Driver / Activities (CNA)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Resident Services Specialist (CNA)

Position Type : Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

About eliseo:

eliseo is a not-for-profit Senior Living Community that has been serving the greater Tacoma community for 85 years! Our 28-acre campus includes a Skilled Nursing Facility, Long-Term Care Nursing Services, Memory Care, Assisted Living and Independent Living Homes. We are dedicated to engaging the lives of our residents through active living, compassion, and dignity. As one of the largest not-for-profit employers in Pierce County, we strive to enrich the lives of our residents through selfless service.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors, then eliseo may be the perfect fit for you.

Position Summary:

Performs duties involving the planning and implementation of an activity program and resident transportation which meet the needs and interests for the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of residents and their families.

Qualifications:

• Current Washington Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC)
• Valid Driver’s License, Auto Insurance, and Safe Driving Record
• 5+ years driving experience.
• 1+ year experience in a social or recreational program in a health care setting preferred.
• Current CPR Training.
• Current Food Handler’s Card.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses, develops, and delivers a therapeutic activity program for an assigned case load including one-to-one interactions, group programs and trips/tours.
• Delivers a program of scheduled activities as assigned, to include reality orientation, sensory stimulation, exercise classes, adaptive crafts, and pet therapy.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements resident outings in eliseo vehicles and assists with special programs and events.
• Assists with resident outings, special programs and events as assigned.
• Maintains documentation required by State and Federal regulations including initial activity assessments (MDS), daily resident participation records, monthly, quarterly, and annual progress notes, and reviews.
• Develops assessments and written care plans to promote non-pharmacological interventions and activity programs for an assigned case load including one-to-one interactions and group programs.
• Provides support for in-house pet care.
• Contributes to the maintenance and storage of supplies used in the activity program.
• Provides transportation for residents on and off campus, including driving, scheduling, and escorting residents to assure safety between vehicles and pick up/drop off locations.
• Communicates with Nursing Staff Coordinator and Unit Secretaries regarding appointments.
• Assists Residents with personal care as needed during appointment transfer.
• Performs transfers, lifting and positioning of residents to/from wheelchair, chair and vehicle assists residents with the use of walkers, wheelchairs, and canes.
• Attends daily report meetings with nursing staff and participates in interdisciplinary team conferences.

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Time Off- accrue 4.62 hours biweekly based on 40 hour work week
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Free Fitness Center
• Early Access to Paycheck with PayActiv
• 6 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability plans
• Scholarship opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical or Childcare Expenses
• Plan for Retirement with 403b and 403b 2% Matching
• Subsidized Bus Passes

Upon acceptance of an offer, candidates must be able to pass a drug screen, reference checks, driver record and background check prior to starting work with eliseo.

Upon first day of hire, all staff are required to provide documentation of influenza vaccination (Seasonally for Influenza). Additionally, all staff will undergo tuberculosis testing upon their first day and annually.

eliseo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. eliseo participates in the E-Verify program.