Assisted Living Caregiver

Description

Highlights of your role:

The assisted living certified nursing assistant participates in planning, organizing and facilitating the operations of the home. The nursing assistant works cooperatively with residents, co-workers, families, visitors and volunteers to create a positive and pleasant environment. This role performs combined duties of food service, housekeeping, activities, laundry and nursing.

We invite you to join our team as we continue on our commitment of caring for generations.

Since 1915, LifeCare Medical Center has been dedicated to providing quality healthcare in our region. At LifeCare Medical Center, we value every person and take our patient’s healthcare needs seriously. Our employees are the foundation for our success. We’ve fostered a collaborative environment centered around compassion, accountability, respect and excellence. At LifeCare, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a life changing career, within a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and respect. As the third largest employer in Roseau County, LifeCare Medical Center is continually looking for motivated, dedicated, and compassionate leaders who are passionate about delivering the best in healthcare services. We are committed to our communities and take pride in our medical heritage.

Job Details:

Location: Senior LivingShift: VariesJob Schedule: VariesHours: VaryFTE: .1Weekends: VariesHolidays: Varies*Pay Range: $18.12- $23.56

• It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees.

What you’ll get to do in this role:

Administer medications per policy and procedure.

Assists in planning and implementing a variety of activities that meets the social, spiritual, intellectual, psychosocial and physical needs of the residents.

Assists with activities of daily living.

Maintaining a safe, comfortable and functional environment by assessing the household for potential hazards, utilizes appropriate techniques regarding sanitation, infection control, hazardous waste management, fire safety, disaster preparedness and emergency care.

Demonstrates support for organizational fiscal viability through efficient and effective use of all resources of the household, including supplies and availability of resources.

Dementia Sensitivity: able to demonstrate and nurture care practices for persons with dementia that meet needs while promoting individualized person-center care and sense of well-being.

You’re an excellent fit, if you have:

• BLS Certification

• good communication skills

• good interpersonal relationships skills

• committment to providing personal centered care

• good infection control practices

Benefits statement:

LifeCare Medical Center offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying employees. Depending upon eligibility, we offer a variety of benefits including health, dental, and life insurance. We also offer short and long-term disability, tuition assistance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and a generous time off package to help employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

LifeCare Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

• Communication: Expert

• Interpersonal Skills: Expert

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• CERTIFIED NURS ASSITANT

Equal Opportunity Employer

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