Memory Care CNA

Shahbaz

The Shahbaz role is a versatility trained team member who supports the overall wellness of the elderly who live in a house. They are deeply relational and oversee the rhythm of the home to ensure each elder is well known, respected, and supported in living their days in a way they desire, with emphasis on autonomy, dignity, and love. Shahbaz is called to nurture, protect, and sustain the elders.

The Shahbaz position is non-exempt and operates from 3pm-11pm. It reports to the Guide in the Assisted Living department. Employment is available for both full-time and part-time schedules. The role has no supervisory responsibilities and is located at Taylor Glen, on-site. The position was last evaluated in October 2025.

Qualification requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a CNA I training program and valid Nurse Aide I registry listing, and current CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire). Preferred qualifications include one year of relevant experience working in long-term care or assisted living.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required include knowledge of basic elder care procedures, restorative practices, and common medical terminology; understanding of infection control, sanitation, food safety, and hygiene protocols in a household setting; ability to assist elders with mobility, transfers, positioning, and use of adaptive equipment safely; skill in taking, recording, and reporting vital signs, weights, and other care indicators accurately; capacity to respond calmly and effectively to emergencies, incidents, or stressful situations; strong communication skills to interact clearly and respectfully with elders, families, teammates, and clinical staff; ability to maintain confidentiality of elder health and personal information, while honoring dignity and autonomy; flexibility to follow written and verbal instructions, adapt to changing priorities, and adjust to household routines; demonstrated compassion, patience, and attentiveness to elder needs, with a focus on meaningful engagement; and a team-oriented mindset with the ability to share leadership roles, support household operations, and collaborate in decision-making.

Essential functions include promoting elder dignity, respect, and autonomy in daily decision-making; building relationships through meaningful conversation, activities, and shared experiences; encouraging elder participation in life events and community activities; engaging with specialists when complex needs arise; assisting elders with daily living needs; supporting restorative and rehabilitative procedures; recording vital signs and measurements accurately; safely moving, transferring, and positioning elders; preparing and serving meals and snacks; performing daily housekeeping; maintaining a safe, orderly household environment; promptly responding to elder calls for assistance and reporting incidents, accidents, or suspected abuse; participating in ongoing training, orientation, and professional development; serving in household leadership roles; collaborating with teammates to foster a supportive, respectful, and high-functioning work environment; and engaging in regular team meetings and discussions with the clinical support team to ensure care quality and consistency.

Physical demands include always required to stand, walk, and assist elders; frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; frequently required to bend, reach, push, and pull; occasionally required to lift or assist in lifting individuals over 100 pounds with team or equipment assistance; occasionally required to kneel or crouch; and visual acuity to observe elder condition, prepare and serve food, and read care documentation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment includes always working indoors in a Green House household environment; frequently exposed to bodily fluids and communicable diseases; frequently working in close proximity to elders experiencing physical, emotional, or cognitive challenges; occasionally exposed to strong odors, heat from cooking, or noise from household and care equipment; occasionally assisting with outdoor activities or events in non-clinical areas; and rarely exposed to hazardous materials outside of approved cleaning and sanitation products. Never operates motor vehicles or heavy machinery as part of job responsibilities.