CNA/Caregiver Assisted Living Memory Care-FT (6a-2p)-Shift Diff available

Christian Care Centers- Mesquite • Mesquite, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Assist with
promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents.

Requirements

• Compassion for and desire to work with seniors!
• No previous experience required
• Excellent communication skills and knowledge of various computer programs, including Microsoft Office and web-based software systems.

Nice To Haves

• Two years' experience is preferred.

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed