Caregiver/CNA

POSITION SUMMARY

The Grove at Countryside is seeking caregivers to provide hands-on care and support to residents while maintaining a safe and comfortable living environment.

SHIFT

Full-time 12-hour shifts - Rotating weekends and holidays - Potential sign-on bonus after 90 days.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; knows where their residents are and physically checks on each assigned resident as assigned.
• Observes, reports and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary and participation in activities.
• Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly.
• Notifies supervisor and/or Director of Nursing if a resident has increased care needs.
• Assists with continence management and disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms.
• Serves and collects food trays and assists as needed; reports refusal of meals or loss of appetite.
• Maintains cleanliness of resident’s room and work areas.
• P practices good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene and health.
• Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.
• Actively participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed.
• Engages residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities.
• Greets and assists all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors and team members.
• Does resident laundry as assigned and needed.
• Carries out telephone answering and reception duties as required.
• Takes complete messages with pertinent information and communicates messages to the intended recipient.
• Greets residents and visitors. Answers inquiries and gives directions.
• Maintains adherence to all company personnel policies and established operating policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma/GED
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Previous experience working with seniors with dementia preferred.
• Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred.