Lifespring Attendant

About Lifespring:

Lifespring will be a new innovative memory care day program offered at Cross Keys Village, focused on engaging the mind, body, and spirit of those living with dementia. Lifespring at Cross Keys Village is specifically designed to combine health services with social activities in order to help participants stay mentally and physically engaged, reduce their isolation, and slow down any decline in their abilities. Our secure, supportive program offers a variety of wholesome and stimulating activities, supervised by a trained and caring team in an inviting setting. 

Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community (CKV) is currently seeking a compassionate caregiver to become a part of our Lifespring team! As the Lifespring Attendant, you will have the opportunity to provide comprehensive care and support to the participants of the day program. 


This opening is for a PRN/as needed position. Available hours will vary from week to week depending on participant attendance, however this position has potential to cover 4-hour shifts - 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. or 7.5-hour shifts 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 pm. 

Job Description:
 

As the Lifespring Attendant, your scope of responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Displaying enthusiasm, willingness, and aptitude for working with a variety of people. Utilizing good listening skills and stimulating participants’ conversations
• Providing physical and emotional support to Participants. Observing and reporting changes in physical and emotional status applying basic knowledge of body systems and common diseases.
• Directing group activities and motivating the participants as directed by the Lifespring Day Services Manager. This includes but is not limited to facilitating concurrent activities, directing or assisting with group activities, assisting with community outings, and providing participants with resources for self-recreation
• Serving meals and snacks while promoting a dignified dining experience. Assisting participants in cutting food, opening cartons, pouring beverages, and providing verbal cueing as needed, during mealtime. Monitoring Participants food intake, as directed. Dispensing nutritional supplements and documents used, as ordered.
• Assisting up to 28 participants per day with activities of daily living. This includes but is not limited to, assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, ambulation, transfers, and laundering personal clothing items. Utilizing proper body mechanics when lifting, transferring, and walking with participants and in all other job duties.
• Regularly interacting with family members to provide updates, answer questions, resolves concerns, and ensures safety to provide for Participants needs. May participate in the review/revision of Participant care plans and meetings.
• Maintaining an orderly environment through light housekeeping, including but not limited to cleaning communal areas, setting tables, washing dishes, collecting trash, and washing the participants and community laundry.

Education Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Three to five years of work-related experience providing direct care to older adults is required.
• Current enrollment in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry is strongly preferred. 
• CPR/FA/AED certification is required.
• Successful completion of the medication administration and diabetic training course is required.
• Must be Serv-Safe certified or willing to obtain within 3 months of hire.

Join Our Work Family:
 

As a team member at Cross Keys Village, you will be provided with many benefits such as a positive work environment and comprehensive training opportunities. Our large and beautiful campus also offers you excellent dining options, access to community events and much more.

If you want to become a part of our unique and friendly team, apply to be the Lifespring Attendant with Cross Keys Village today!