Compassionate Elder Caregiver & Resident Support

Description

Job Title:
Part-Time Caregiver / CNA (6:30 AM - 2:30 PM Shift)

Join a Team That Feels Like Family! At Personal Care Senior Living, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We are looking for a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Part-Time Caregiver to join our amazing team. If you have a heart for seniors, enjoy making a difference, and want to work in a supportive, family-oriented environment, we would love to meet you!

Job Description

Pay & Compensation

• Base Rate: $20.00 per hour
• CNA Certified Rate: $21.00 per hour (for candidates with a valid CNA certificate)

Shift & Schedule

• Hours: 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
• Status: Part-Time
• Bi-Weekly Rotating Schedule:
• Week 1: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
• Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Friday

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• A Supportive Environment: Work with a team that truly cares about you.
• Meaningful Work: Build deep connections and make a daily difference in seniors' lives.
• Growth Opportunities: We value your dedication and love to see our staff succeed.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

This position requires the incumbent to:

• Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly.
• Prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Possess skills to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and other customers.
• Possess the ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and documentation, including medical terminology, in English.
• Be punctual with a good attendance record.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• Understand how to use, carry, and be responsible for the cell phone while on duty.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:

Medication Administration

• Administer medications and give reminders to residents as required according to the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and as delegated by the RN Supervisor.
• Follow policy for administering medications PRN standing orders.
• Follow policy and procedure for narcotic administration and documentation.
• Follow policy and procedure for medication administration when a resident is leaving the building.
• Follows policy and procedures when receiving new or changed medication orders.
• Reorder medications and supplies weekly, or as needed.
• Understand standard precautions used for infection control and adhere to them.
• Other medication administration duties as assigned by RN Supervisor.

Provide personal and direct care to residents

• Assist residents with activities of daily living as indicated on their individual service agreement (including, but not limited to dressing, showering, grooming, toilet assistance, and escorting).
• Assist residents with daily room order and light housekeeping.
• Assist residents with personal laundry duties, which may include ironing.
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment.
• Promote independence, not dependence, with residents offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
• Perform routine procedures as delegated by the RN Supervisor.

Documenting and reporting

• Document any changes in residents’ condition in the resident chart and communication log. Report these changes to the RN Supervisor.
• Completes incident reports according to policy.
• Reports to RN Supervisor any medication changes or any PRN medications that have been administered to a resident.
• Understands procedures regarding assisted living tasks and charting procedures when performing these tasks.
• Recognizing abnormal signs and symptoms, or changes in residents’ condition.
• Documenting duties completed with residents on the service delivery record during each shift.

Complete essential paperwork

• Filing papers in residents’ charts as needed.
• Signing Medication Administration Records (MAR’s) monthly.
• Reviewing and signing all new residents' plans of care/ weekly service record and changes…