Direct Care Aide- No experience needed

We are looking for caring and compassionate Direct Care Aids (DCA) for our Supportive Care Areas. Our aids get the opportunity to work in an array of small personal care settings. The individual will enjoy the low staff to resident ratio to be able to provide more personalized care to our residents. This applicant does not need previous experience, we will provide training if needed!

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public.
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly and understand that for each resident the facility is considered the Resident's home.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual.
• Must be honest, ethical, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others.
• Must meet all health requirements.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (essential job functions), with or without reasonable accommodation.

Essential Functions:

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming (oral care), toileting, changing of bed linens, positioning, transfer, mobility, and incontinence care. Encourage residents to be as independent as capable.
• Keep proper records of care as required by the facility. Complete all forms and documentation as required.
• Immediately report any observations of concern/changes in resident's condition to the Supervisor in Charge.
• Vital sign monitoring will be performed as needed or directed by regulations, policy or primary care provider's order.
• Be able to apply the communities accident, disaster, fire safety, elopement and emergency procedures for protection of the residents.
• Be capable of performing CPR upon successful completion of CPR certification.
• Be knowledgeable of the residents' background, preferences, habits and interests and preserve confidential information about each resident.
• Focus on service to residents in during dining and promote meal time as an enjoyable activity of each resident's day.
• Provide assistance to individual residents as needed or directed, who require help with eating, carrying plates, trays or beverages.
• Understand and follow safety and infection control policies and procedures and readily report
• any breach of the safety and infection control procedures to the Supervisor In Charge.
• Respond to emergency call signals promptly.
• Report incidents to the Supervisor in Charge promptly and complete appropriate paperwork as required in a professional manner.
• Readily and directly report any verbal or physical abuse of a resident, inappropriate use of resident or facility property or lack of or inappropriate care of a resident to the Supervisor in Charge.
• Collect, laundry, and distribute linens, garments, etc. in accordance and as permitted by State regulations.
• Help to properly maintain all equipment and ensure work areas are clean and safe.
• Assist in cleaning resident rooms, dining areas, public areas as indicated by regulations.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid-Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bonus Pay
• Flexible Schedule; Full-time/Part-time available
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• Variety of Supplemental Insurances Available
• Career Growth Opportunities

Shift availability:

• 2nd shift, Part-Time (3:00 pm - 11:00 pm)
• 3rd shift , Part-Time (11:00 pm - 7:00 am)
• Must be available to work rotating shifts and work every other weekend