What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver / Patient Care Attendant position at Claremont Retirement Village?
Claremont Retirement Village in Columbus, OH is actively seeking an energetic and empathetic Caregiver / Patient Care Attendant to assist our beloved senior residents with daily activities. Are you caring and compassionate? Do you have a fondness towards the senior population? Are you eager to start working in the world of nursing? If yes, keep reading!
Our Caregivers / Patient Care Attendants have the choice to work either day or night shifts. If this sounds like the right nursing opportunity for you, apply today!
CLAREMONT RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Inspired by our own experiences with aging loved ones, we are committed to our senior residents enjoying a quality, active, affordable lifestyle. We proudly provide a family-focused atmosphere that incorporates vibrant living and compassionate care. Our dedicated team provides engaging interaction, enriching activities, and enjoyable experiences for our residents. Which is why we provide competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CAREGIVER / PATIENT CARE ATTENDANT
As a Caregiver / Patient Care Attendant, you provide resident care under the direct supervision of the DON. Each day, you arrive for your shift determined to treat each resident with respect and kindness. You do everything you can to preserve their dignity, as you provide the individualized physical, psychological, and social support that they need. When residents request assistance, you respond promptly and courteously.
Your positive attitude makes a big impact as you assist with activities of daily living such as mobility, dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, skincare, nail care, oral hygiene, and shaving. You also perform household services essential to health care at home, including meal preparation, feeding, laundry, changing bed linens, and light housekeeping. You encourage residents to develop friendships by socializing and participating in leisure and dining activities. Following established guidelines, you assist in their preparation for and transport them to and from such activities. Furthermore, you love that you get to assist in running activity programs for our seniors.
You conduct routine rounds every two hours and keep accurate records as required, being vigilant about reporting any changes in the condition of residents to the Director of Nursing to ensure that all medical needs are properly met. Your attention to detail and accuracy help ensure the highest quality of care. You are patient and calm, treating those you care for just the way you would want your own family members treated. You go home tired but feeling good about the positive impact you have made in the lives of our senior residents!
CAREGIVER / PATIENT CARE ATTENDANT QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Physical ability to perform the functions of the position
- Flexible availability
A STNA certification and/or related education and experience is a plus! Do you have a caring and compassionate heart? Do you enjoy helping others? Do you have great communication skills, both verbal and written? Are you both professional and personable? If you have what it takes to win our our beloved seniors, we want to meet you!
Location: 43235
Salary : $16 - $18