Caregiver / CNA

Job Title: Caregiver / CNA

Reports to: Resident Care Coordinator / Administrator / Nurse

Job Description: Responsible for the hands-on delivery of care and assistance with activities of daily living for all residents. Provides care that meets or exceeds expectations.

Job Responsibilities:

1: Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, cooking, incontinence, cleaning, medication administration, laundry, and oral care.

2: Maintain the dignity and privacy of all residents. Protect all residents' rights.

3: Assist residents with personal needs as requested, while helping to maintain the resident's independence and well-being.

4: Document appropriately the services delivered to residents and any significant changes in condition.

5: Report any concerns with the health and well-being to the Resident Care Coordinator, Nurse, or Administrator.

6: Maintain and protect the confidentiality of resident information at all times.

7: Meet or exceed the standards of appearance; comply with the sanitation rules, hygiene, and health standards of community personnel.

8: Ability to function independently

9: At times responsible for cooking, cleaning, and serving meals.

10: Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Job Qualifications:

1: Must possess a current Food Handler's Permit.

2: Willingness to work with the elderly

3: Must possess a current certification for First Aid and CPR

4: Have the ability to effectively communicate with residents, families, supervisors, and associates.

5: Level II Assisted Living caregivers must possess a current CNA license or obtain one within 4 months of hire.

6: Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by the RCC, Nurse, or Administrator.

7: Must have a recent TB test or obtain within two weeks of hire.

8: Ability to read or write English and communication effectively with residents, family members and staff.

9: Ability to read and understand facility policies and comply with them while on job.

10: They should at all times represent the epitome of SAL Management's "Super Caregiver".

Universal Precautions:

Exposure to blood/bodily fluids is likely

Physical Requirements:

Has ability to do occasional heavy lifting of residents (up to 40 lbs.)