What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Assistant - As Needed position at Avera?
Location:
Sioux Center, IAWorker Type:
PRNWork Shift:
As Needed (United States of America)Sioux Center Health is seeking a qualified individual to join our team! Sioux Center Health has been designated a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, awarded a Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader.
Position Highlights
Summary
- The Care Assistant performs duties for the residents of Assisted/Independent Living at Crown Pointe Estates. The position provides assistance for personal care, meals, laundry, housekeeping, activity assistance, and any additional needs of residents. Assists the medication aide as needed.
General Hours of Work
- Rotating Shifts
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma of GED preferred, but not required. Experience in working with the elderly population preferred, but not required.
Certificate, Licenses, Registrations
- Certified Nurse Aide Certification preferred, but not required. Must obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire date.
Essential Functions
- Completes assigned responsibilities as delegated by RN supervisor to care for each individual resident.
- Provides feedback to RN/LPN supervisor regarding resident care and reports resident concern appropriately.
- Assures safety of all residents.
- Assists with meal set up and serving. Assures that all residents are provided meals (either in their room or through the dining room) that receive meal service.
- Cleans all community areas: elevator, restrooms, offices, hallways, etc.
- Assists activities coordinator with activities as needed.
- Provides assistance for residents as needed or requested for daily living, including, but not limited to, transfers, general housekeeping and laundry services.
- Completes charting and documentation on residents, available to take vital signs.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
