About the Company: We are a premier senior living retirement community dedicated to creating a welcoming, warm environment for the residents who call our community home. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive rewards program, and a true team environment. If you are looking for a challenging and highly rewarding career, we want to hear from you!
What You Will Do:
- Follow an individualized plan of care (ISP) for each assigned resident.
- Observe residents for changes in condition and report any changes immediately to the nursing supervisor.
- Document daily care and red flags throughout the shift, especially rounds at night as they occur.
- May check and record vital signs, weights, and other duties as assigned in accordance with state regulations and community policies.
- Perform restorative nursing techniques including proper positioning, ADL training, and Passive Range of Motion.
- Assist in providing appropriate information and behavioral prompts, cues, redirection, and affirming support to residents in need.
- Encourage residents to participate in scheduled activities; assist residents in getting to activities. Coordinate and assist with activities as directed.
- Assist residents with transfers and ambulation as directed, using proper body mechanics, back supports, and mechanical devices as required.
- Provide transportation for residents within the facility and, at times, accompany them to appointments outside the facility.
- Respond to urgent calls as assigned in a timely manner.
- Provide backup support to other departments, as needed. Work as a team with nursing in support of resident care.
- Empty trash in residents’ rooms and other resident areas as needed. Keep residents’ rooms, dining area, utility room, and other areas of the facility clean and orderly. Keep the environment safe for residents (hallways clear of equipment and floors free of debris and linen).
- Change bed linens according to facility policy. Provide laundry services as necessary.
- Maintain a restraint-free environment at all times. Support fall prevention programs for all residents in need. This includes proactive intervention use, monitoring, safety in the rooms, and rounds.
- Provide for or assist residents with activities of daily living as needed, including bathing/showing according to schedule, oral care, toileting, dressing, etc.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
The position falls under the supervision of the Department Director but is expected to perform independently and exercise good judgment. The position is not required to supervise or direct the work of other associates.
Why You Are Qualified: The ideal candidate will have the following:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.
- CPR and First Aid certification, if required per state regulations.
- On a daily basis, throughout the workday: Must be capable of sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, reaching, turning, bending, stooping, crouching and kneeling, reaching over the head, grasping with both hands, and fine manipulation. Must physically be able to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally with assistance.
Why You Should Apply:
- Competitive pay.
- Great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more.
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay programs
- Flexible working schedule
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Hired candidates will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, provide valid references, pre-employment drug test, physical, and proof of employment eligibility. EOE.