CNA Assisted Living Memory Care PT 10p-6a (Saturdays & Sundays)-Shift Diff available

Christian Care Centers- Mesquite
  • Mesquite, TX
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5 days ago

Job Description

Job Title:CaregiverFLSA: Non-ExemptJob Scope:Perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Assist withpromoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents.Responsibilities:• Provide personal care (i.e., grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, etc.) of residents daily and asneeded.• Change bed linen and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident room on a regularbasis.• Ambulate and transfer residents, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.• Record resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption,and other information as assigned.• Observe residents carefully and report changes in condition to Charge Nurse.• Recognize a resident's ability to make choices and support these within the constraints of thecaregiving environment.• Participate in collecting data needed for the accurate completion of the MDS and the plan ofcare. Provide input to the nurses for development of the plan of care.• Provide adequate hydration to residents at regular intervals each day according to specificresident needs.• Prepare residents for each meal and transport to dining room, where applicable, making surethat food tray is accessible, self-help devices are available (if needed), and assistance is providedto those residents who cannot feed themselves.• Keep an accurate record of food intake and output, as directed.• Maintain established housekeeping standards within assigned duty areas.• Promptly answer call lights and other resident needs.• Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements.• Foster teamwork with co-workers, show initiative in overcoming obstacles, take actions thatassist others beyond job responsibilities, and have a positive impact on co-workers, residents,and visitors.• Seek out and perform other duties as assigned or needed.Qualifications:• Compassion for and desire to work with seniors!• No previous experience required - Two years' experience is preferred.• Excellent communication skills and knowledge of various computer programs, includingMicrosoft Office and web-based software systems.• Excellent communication skills and knowledge of various computer programs, includingMicrosoft Office and web-based software systems.Physical Requirements:StandingWalkingUse hands and fingers tohandle or feel.Reach with hands and arms.Climb or balance.Stoop, kneel, crouch, orcrawl.Up to 50 pounds.Vision due to computerwork.Requires interaction with co-workers,residents, or vendors.Occasional weekend, holiday, evening, or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections.Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents.Exposure to Latex.Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens.Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards.Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment.Requires regular, predictable attendance.Benefits:• Benefits begin the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment for Full Time Employees.• Full suite of benefit plan offerings customizable to your needs, including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Critical Illness, Accident, etc. for eligible employees.• 401(k) plan with employer match for eligible employees.• Paid Time Off and Holidays for eligible employees.The Community is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed tocreating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws 

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