Senior Care Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking for a team that takes on challenges with a positive attitude and a sense of humor?

Do you like to care for the elderly and help them live their best lives?

Do you want to start a career in health care?

Our team at VitaCare Living of Isle is looking for a new team member and we think you might be the one! If you want to find out, we would love for you to start the application process. We look forward to meeting you!

$16 - $18 hourly

• Execute basic medical tasks such as replacing bandages and dressings, taking vital signs, measuring glucose and ketone levels, and ensuring the proper use of medical devices
• Transport patients as needed to doctor’s offices or other health care services, grocery shopping, or for other errands
• Help patients complete exercise, and physical therapy and ambulate the patient as indicated in the care plan
• Ensure quality companionship and provide psychological and emotional support for patients and family members
• Oversee medication tasks such as opening bottles, organizing self-administered dosing and arranging refills; and assist with meal preparation and planning

• Administer Medications: Dispense medications as directed by the Registered Nurse (RN), maintaining an annual error rate of no more than one mistake
• Resident Response: Attend to resident call lights within 10 minutes to ensure responsive and attentive care
• Light Housekeeping: Perform regular light housekeeping in resident rooms at least once weekly to promote a clean and comfortable living space
• Service Charting: Accurately document all services provided without missing tasks, ensuring compliance with company standards
• Assistance with ADLs: Support residents in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to each individual’s Client Service Plan, with a zero-tolerance policy for missed tasks

• Compassionate, kind, and empathetic personality is essential, with superb organization and communications skills
• Conclusion of home health aide training programs from community colleges are acceptable - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) is a bonus
• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required - some college is an asset
• Carry a valid state driver’s license, current auto insurance, and have reliable transportation
• Current CPR certification and first aid training is needed and you must be able to pass a full employment background check, drug test, and physical

Some skills expected-

• Ability to lift 35 pds
• Assist with resident ADLs as directed by the client service plan
• Administration of medication as directed by an RN
• Answer client call lights
• Housekeeping in residents' rooms as scheduled
• Charting of all services performed
• Extreme Ownership: Demonstrates accountability, ownership of outcomes, and proactively removes obstacles.
• Resourcefulness: Finds effective solutions even with limited resources and independently seeks knowledge.
• Passion for Purpose (Big Why): Possesses a strong, genuine dedication to serving and caring for vulnerable adults.
• Commitment to Growth: Actively pursues self-improvement and team betterment each day.
• Humility: Embraces a solutions-focused attitude, welcoming feedback and putting egos aside for the best outcome.
• Reliability: Shows up on time, prepared, and ready to deliver dependable support.
• Gratitude: Maintains a positive outlook, seeking and appreciating the good in all situations.

We believe in living with a purpose outside of ourselves. VitaCare Living - Isle is a community full of people with purpose. The residents wake up each day with the chance to improve the world around them. The staff works daily with people they care deeply for and have careers that foster growth, purpose, and fulfillment.

VitaCare Living - Isle is an established assisted living and memory care provider with a mission to add LIFE to the years of our residents and staff. We care for up to 11 residents in smaller, comfortable settings that prioritize community, dignity, and purpose.