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

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:Caregiver
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Scope:
Perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Assist with
promoting 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 as
needed.
• Change bed linen and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident room on a regular
basis.
• 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 the
caregiving environment.
• Participate in collecting data needed for the accurate completion of the MDS and the plan of
care. Provide input to the nurses for development of the plan of care.
• Provide adequate hydration to residents at regular intervals each day according to specific
resident needs.
• Prepare residents for each meal and transport to dining room, where applicable, making sure
that food tray is accessible, self-help devices are available (if needed), and assistance is provided
to 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 that
assist 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, including
Microsoft Office and web-based software systems.

• Excellent communication skills and knowledge of various computer programs, including
Microsoft Office and web-based software systems.

Physical Requirements:

Standing

Walking

Use hands and fingers to
handle or feel.

Reach with hands and arms.

Climb or balance.

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl.

Up to 50 pounds.

Vision due to computer
work.

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 to
creating 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