Assisted Living Care Attendant Or Nar, Part Time Evening Shift - Hoffman Senior Living

REPORTS TO: Housing ManagerMake sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services designed to maintain the resident's physical and emotional wellbeing.Qualifications: A CNA/NAR or HHA certificate is preferred, but not required. The Care Attendant must possess sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly. The Care Attendant is required to have an ability to read, write and speak English, and complete and pass a state required background study form which checks for certain criminal convictions or serious maltreatment.General Responsibilities:Assist the resident with personal cares which may include all or some of the following: shampooing of hair, assist with showering, rubbing with lotions, fingernail cares and foot cares if instructed to do so, medication administration, redirection of a confused resident, and all activities of daily living as assignedAssist with dressing, grooming and oral cares as assignedAssist in use of hearing aids and glasses for residentsHelp each resident to reach and maintain the highest level of performance. Promote independence, not dependence, with residents offering choices and fostering self-help skills.Assist with treatments as delegated by the Registered NurseObserve residents and report changes in physical and emotional condition such as change in attitude, loss of appetite, weight, etc. Report changes to RN.Medication administration/assistance as delegated by RNTake and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respi r ation as instructedAssist with meal preparation as needed as directed following special meal plansFollows cleaning schedule per shift workedLead/assist resident activities as scheduled and assignedUnderstand and adhere to the Vulnerable Adult and abuse policy, Bill of Rights and HIPPA.Apply principles of good body mechanics when lifting and moving objects. Use transfer techniques consistent with proper body mechanics.Participate in disaster planning drills (fire, tornado, severe weather, etc.) when on duty.Maintain awareness and adheres to use of safety devices according to the care plan and suggests their use when appropriate.Develop knowledge of actions to be implemented in emergency situations.Practice fire safety and accident prevention procedures.Follow all policies and procedures governing the operation of Minnewaska Community Health Services.Attend In-service training as assignedAbility to read, write and speak English and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and memosAbility to write simple correspondence and documentation on each residentAbility to effectively present information on one-to-one and small group situations to customers, residents and other employees of the organizationMust understand and communicate medical terminologyMust be punctual, with a good attendance recordMust use kind tone of voice, remaining calm in difficult or unusual circumstancesMust be able to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficientlyMust be flexible and adaptable to changing situationsMust be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awarenessMust work as a team member with other personnel and R.NMust demonstrate good interpersonal skillsMust obtain 8 hours Dementia Training within 80 hours of start of employment- ALDC Licensed Facilities OnlyMust obtain 8 hours Dementia Training within 160 hours of start of employment- AL Licensed Facilities OnlyCompletes required education and Dementia Training annually thereafterOther duties as assignedIn keeping with federal, state and local laws, Minnewaska Community Health Services policy forbids employees and associates from discriminating against anyone based on race, religion, color, creed, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, familial status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Minnewaska Community Health Services is committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career advancement. xqrzhdi Minnewaska Community Health Services also provides reasonable accommodations to disabled employees and applicants as required by law.Must be 18 years of age.Part Time Evening Shift - includes every other weekend.MCHS offers a variety of benefits to full and part time employees:Health, Dental and Vision InsuranceSupplemental InsuranceEmployee Assistant ProgramVacation and Sick TimeRecognized HolidaysShift differentialsRetirement with employer match Minnewaska Community Health Services