Care Associate

All Jobs; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Amavida in Fort Myers, FL is seeking two Care Associates for night shifts, 8PM to 8AM. These full-time roles involve three 12-hour shifts one week and four 12-hour shifts the next. Responsibilities include assisting residents with personal care, meals, and documentation, plus responding to call lights and emergencies.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED; CNA/HHA experience is preferred. The pay range and shift differential highlight a competitive compensation package for Florida night

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year experience working as a CNA/HHA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, incontinent care, etc.).
• Assist residents with mealtime and food service as needed.
• Complete and document shift assignments; report to nursing supervisor if unable to complete.
• Communicate with residents, families, department heads and the director of health services when needed.
• Assist Life Enrichment in providing activities and respond to call lights and emergencies promptly.

Skills

CNA/HHA experience

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Amavida is an award-winning, 32-acre, resort-style senior living community adjacent to the prestigious 279-acre regional Lakes Park in Fort Myers, Florida, offering our residents peace of mind, by design. Our residents choose from maintenance-free villas, apartments and suites. They indulge in exceptional amenities, including a variety of pools, restaurants, lounges, and outdoor dining areas; pickleball and tennis courts; art studio; library; theater; and more. We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care, as well as an on-site professionally staffed Wellness Center, our residents live with calm confidence, knowing that if healthcare needs change, support is right at home.

When you work at Amavida, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

We are currently seeking two outstanding Care Associates to join our team. Both positions are for night shift. These positions will work from 8PM to 8AM. These full-time positions work three 12 hour shifts one week and four 12 hour shifts the alternating week.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities:

• Assist all residents/clients with a high quality of personal care, including but not limited to; bathing, dressing, grooming, shaving, incontinent care, foot care, vital signs, height and weight checks per policy.
• Assist residents with mealtime. Cut food. Encourage to eat.
• Complete and document shift assignments as assigned, if unable to complete, report to nursing supervisor.
• Communicate to residents, families, Department Heads and the Director of Health Services when needed.
• Assist Life Enrichment in providing activities as planned and/or directed.
• Respond to call lights and emergencies in a timely manner.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• One (1) year experience working as a CNA/HHA preferred

Rate of Pay: $17.00 - $17.50 per hour plus shift differential for nights and weekends and built in overtime!

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