Your work has meaning. Getting a job is just the beginning. Finding a place where you fit in and that provides you with choice is what truly matters. Our community, Lansdowne Heights, is hiring passionate Personal Care Aides/CNA to fill both full-time and part-time shifts. The ideal candidate will be patient, friendly and possess excellent communication skills. Compassion and a service-oriented mind are a must! Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities and providing compassionate support.
Resident Care
➢ Provides care, supervision and assistance to residents in accordance with Department of Health (DOH) regulations (Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living and Special Needs Assisted Living) and company policies and procedures.
➢ Receives and gives shift report for assigned residents to charge person.
➢ Responsible for changing linens, collecting soiled linens and distributing clean linens.
➢ Responsible for assisting the residents in maintaining their room, bathroom and personal belongings in a clean and orderly manner.
➢ Provides direction and some assistance with personal care functions including:
1. Grooming, including: care of hair, shaving and ordinary care of nails, teeth and mouth.
2. Dressing.
3. Bathing.
4. Toileting. Personal Care Aide 2
5. Walking and ordinary movement from bed to chair or wheelchair.
6. Eating.
7. Taking and recording monthly weights.
➢ Monitors resident attendance and intake at meals. Assists in the dining room(s) at mealtimes.
➢ Encourages and assist residents to participate in scheduled and individual Recreation activities.
➢ Reports to charge person or DPC any accident or incident involving a resident or resident(s).
➢ Responsible to protect resident safety by reporting any identified hazard that may cause resident harm.
➢ Monitors whereabouts of residents with personal safety alarms. Responds immediately to the alarming of any personal safety alarms.
➢ Maintains each individual resident’s privacy and treats all resident information confidentially.
➢ Demonstrates sensitivity and professionalism in dealing with residents, residents’ families and other visitors.
Other Assigned Duties:
➢ Assists with the admission, transfer and discharge of residents under the direction of the charge person.
➢ Required to report any suspected resident abuse to charge person or DPC immediately.
➢ Attends and completes all required in-service programs.
➢ Assists in the inventory and stocking of supplies as requested.
➢ Assists in filing, photocopying, faxing and other secretarial tasks as requested and assigned.
➢ Assists with Recreation activities as requested or assigned.
➢ Required to report to the charge person of their assigned unit at the beginning of each shift, when taking assigned breaks and lunch, and at the end of the shift.
➢ Keeps a well-organized, neat and clean work area. May perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
➢ High School diploma or GED equivalent.
➢ Ability and willingness to provide exceptional customer service.
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
➢ 401(k)
➢ Continuing education credits
➢ Dental insurance
➢ Disability insurance
➢ Employee assistance program
➢ Employee discount
➢ Flexible spending account
➢ Health insurance
➢ Life insurance
➢ Paid time off
➢ Referral program
➢ Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
➢ Geriatrics
Physical Setting:
➢ Long term care
Schedule:
➢ 8 hour shift
➢ Day shift
➢ Holidays
➢ Monday to Friday
➢ Night shift
➢ Weekend availability
Education:
➢ High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
➢ Vital Signs Experience: 1 year (Required)
➢ Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
➢ CNA (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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