Job description
3rd shift Caregiver needed!!! 11pm to 7am
Summary of Responsibility: Provides routine daily nursing care and services that support the care delivered to residents requiring long-term or rehabilitative care, in accordance with the established nursing care procedures and as directed by the supervisor.
Benefits:
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Health Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Short Term/Long Term Disability
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401k
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Flexible Spending Account
Duties:
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Assists the resident in any daily routines, any personal care and housekeeping tasks that the resident needs assistance in performing.
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Reports observations and other pertinent information related to the care of the resident.
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Provides services that support the care delivered to the resident and daily review care plans to determine ID changes in the daily care routine have been made.
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Provides input in the formulation and evaluation of standards of care.
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Participates in the identification of staff educational needs.
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Conducts self in a professional manner in compliance with unit facility policies.
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Surveys for safety and picks up resident’s room each day. Removes all soiled linens from rooms. Bed linens, towels and wash cloths are to be changed once a week or as necessary.
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Assists with Activity Participation including encouragement of residents to participate, leading and performing activity programs, and documentation of residents participation.
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Ensures that all resident call lights are promptly answered, followed by appropriate responses to requests.
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Assists with dietary responsibilities, including serving meals and cleaning meal area, as needed.
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Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.
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Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or the Executive Director.
Education and Experience:
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Graduation from high school or equivalent is required.
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Previous Nursing Assistant experience or student nurse preferred.
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Completion of certification program for Nursing Assistants preferred.
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Experience working with the elderly is desirable.
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Must be able to read, speak and write the English language.
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Must be certified in C.P.R., first aid training and documentation of Personal Hygiene training with nurse instructor.