Resident Care Aide (must be a Home Health Aide or C.N.A. to apply!)

Come join our team! We are a locally owned Assisted Living community in beautiful Ellington. We are urgently looking to hire for our overnight shift, 11PM-7 : 30AM. You must be 18 years old to apply and have either a Home Health Aide certificate or an active C.N.A. license. We are looking for Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem positions. We offer competitive wages and benefits-apply today!

We are looking for a

Resident Care Aide

to join our growing team!

Benefits

PTO

Health and Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

Health Care FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Paid Holidays / Floating Holiday

Pet Health Insurance Programs

Employee Assistance Plans

Retirement Account Assistance

Employee Appreciation Programs

Responsibilities :

Report to the Resident Care Director and Wellness Nurse

Provide personal care services for residents in a professional, caring, and efficient manner and in accordance with state guidelines

Document all care appropriately

Review and prepare shift change logs at the beginning and end of each shift, as well as orally summarize pertinent information for aides coming on duty

Inform a licensed nurse of any changes in the resident's condition or needs

Answer emergency call system and respond appropriately

Report all incidents to a licensed nurse and in-coming staff

Follow proper procedures for the Self-Administered Medication Management system

Assess capabilities to determine needs for additional assistance

Assist with housekeeping duties, including resident laundry according to schedule or as needed.

Perform dining room duties and assist with the serving of residents

Assist relatives, guests, and visitors, as needed

Assist with activities programs

Maintain a positive, professional calm, image, and environment

Take a team approach to performing duties

Complete all required annual in-service training

Adhere to all OSHA regulations and safety procedures when bending, lifting, and using equipment

Requirements :

Must be currently certified as a nursing assistant or have successfully completed the certified home health aide program.

Must understand the physical and emotional needs of elders, enjoy working with them, show understanding and patience and perform duties required to enhance the resident's environment and quality of life.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination / harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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