Caregiver

Minimum Requirements:

• 2 years esperience as caregiver or TNA 

• At least 18 years of age

• Valid driver's license  

• CPR Certification (within 6 months of employment)

• First Aid / AED Certification (within 6 months of employment)

• 10 hour OSHA General Industry Safety and Health Training  

• Able to lift 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Diploma in Nursing or CNA

• Associates Degree in Health Sciences or related field 

• Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)

• Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA) 

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) 

• Certified Restorative Aide (CRA)

Job Responsibilities: 

• complete 16 hours of continuing education each year 

• complete Basic Medication Training for Staff Assisting with Self-Administration within the first sixty days of employment and complete Medication Skills Competency Determinations annually 

• deliver resident-centered care in accordance to the resident's individual written care plan

• Help residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating. 

• Report to Supervising Director of Care any observed change in the resident's functional status 

• update the Medication Assistance Record (MAR) each time the medication is offered or taken

• Provide assistance with meal service 

• Ensure that the Resident: 

  • Receives treatments, medications and diet as prescribed.

  • Receives proper care to prevent pressure ulcers and contractures.

  • Is kept comfortable and clean.

  • Is treated with dignity, kindness, and consideration and respect.

  • Is protected from avoidable injury and infection.

  • Is given prompt, unhurried assistance if she or he requires help with eating.

  • Is given assistance, if needed, with daily hygiene, including baths, oral care.

  • Is given assistance with transferring when needed.

Direct Compensation & Benefits

• $35,000 

• HMO 

• Meals provided 

• 6 days PTO 

• 6 days UTO 

• 28 days education leave support