Senior Care Assistant

Nurse Position

The Nurse works directly with nursing home residents and plays an essential role in supporting residents with their daily care needs while ensuring their safety, dignity, and comfort. This is a hands-on healthcare position that requires compassion, patience, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The Nurse works under the supervision of licensed nurses and assists residents with activities of daily living while monitoring and reporting any changes in condition. Job duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist residents with daily personal care activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, oral hygiene, and eating.
• Help residents safely get in and out of bed, wheelchairs, and chairs.
• Assist residents with walking, repositioning, transfers, and mobility using gait belts, lifts, wheelchairs, or transfer equipment when needed.
• Provide compassionate and respectful care while maintaining resident dignity and privacy at all times.
• Observe residents for changes in physical, emotional, or mental condition and report concerns immediately to the nurse.
• Answer resident call lights and respond promptly to resident requests and needs.
• Assist residents in attending meals, activities, therapy sessions, and appointments within the facility.
• Make beds, maintain clean resident rooms, and assist in maintaining a safe and organized environment.
• Help prevent falls and maintain resident safety protocols.
• Support infection control and sanitation procedures according to facility and healthcare standards.
• Assist with meal setup, feeding assistance, hydration, and monitoring food and fluid intake.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents and families.
• Accurately document care provided in the facility's electronic charting system, such as PointClickCare (PCC).
• Record daily care activities including bathing, toileting, repositioning, transfers, meal intake, behaviors, mobility assistance, and other resident care tasks.
• Work closely with nurses and other healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in facility training, onboarding, safety programs, and continuing education requirements.
• Follow all facility policies, HIPAA regulations, and resident rights standards.
• Maintain professionalism, attendance, and teamwork throughout all assigned shifts.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements This position is performed primarily on the nursing unit and involves direct resident care throughout the shift. The role requires standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing wheelchairs, and assisting residents for extended periods of time. The CNA must be able to safely assist residents with mobility and transfers. Weekend, holiday, evening, and overtime shifts may be required depending on facility needs. The work environment may be physically and emotionally demanding and requires the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.

Qualifications and Requirements Required to process the Active CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certification required. Minimum of one (1) year of related experience preferred. Basic English communication skills required. Previous experience in nursing homes, long-term care, rehabilitation, assisted living, or healthcare settings preferred. Ability to work as part of a team and follow nursing instructions. Basic computer skills required for electronic documentation systems. Compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused attitude required. Training is provided on: Facility procedures and onboarding Resident-specific care needs Safety and infection control Electronic documentation systems Equipment and lifting procedures

Job Details and Benefits Full-time position 40+ hours per week Hourly employee Housing assistance available Transportation assistance available Scrubs/uniforms provided Sick leave and vacation provided according to applicable law and company policy Initial relocation flight assistance may be provided for international hires Opportunity for long-term career growth within the healthcare field Requirements U.S., Mexican or Canadian passport Degree in nursing (Titulado) Willing to take the NCLEX Fluency in English