Caregiver

Sonata Lake Mary; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Company-paid Life Insurance and Volunt

Voluntary Disability

Generous PTO and paid holidays

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with公司匹

Job summary

Sonata Lake Mary is seeking a compassionate Caregiver to join our wellness team, providing services to residents according to their individual care plans. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor health changes, maintain supplies, and support staff to ensure a safe, welcoming environment.

Preferred candidates have experience with seniors and a caring approach; state CNA registration is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience and passion in working with seniors.
• Able to perform tasks up to 60 pounds.
• Able to maintain positive working relationships with Residents, families, peers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists Residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, mobility).
• Monitors health changes and reports them to Wellness Director promptly.
• Keeps inventory of medical supplies and assists with ordering.
• Supports with shift coverage and orientation of new Wellness Associates.
• Responds to emergencies and provides first-aid and follow-up when needed.

Skills

Experience with seniors

Education

State Nurse’s Aide registration

Job description

At Sonata Lake Mary we place a high emphasis on the overall wellbeing of our residents and believe in providing excellent care and customer service! Come be a part of the excitement as we continue our journey of touching lives in this beautiful community and premier work atmosphere!

If that's not reason enough, as a certified Great Place to Work for 8 years in a row, we proudly offer eligible team members:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan and paid holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

You deserve to be part of our thriving culture!

Job Summary

The Caregiver reports to the WellnessDirector and theWellness Manager and provides services and care to each Resident based on the individual Resident Service Plan.

Essential Functions:

• Assists Residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility if needed.
• Maintains an awareness of each Resident’s general state of physical and mental health and reports any changes at once to the Wellness Director.
• Keeps an inventory of medical supplies on hand and assists with ordering when necessary.
• Assists with finding shift coverage when unexpected call outs occur.
• Develops and helps maintain assignments for the Wellness Director.
• Assists in orienting and on-boarding of new Wellness Associates.
• Responds to Resident emergencies; provides first-aid and arranges for appropriate medical follow-up.
• Assists Residents in keeping their units clean, neat, and orderly.
• Answers calls for assistance and attends to Resident needs promptly.
• Assists Residents with clothing and laundry needs if instructed to do so.
• Assists Residents with meal selection, service, and feeding as assigned.
• Assists with activity program as assigned.
• Maintains records according to policy.
• Maintains files as needed.
• Participates in a minimum of 6 hours in-service education per year.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Compliance and Safety:

• Follows all emergency procedures
• Understands all safety policies and procedures.
• Communication:
• Communicates effectively withWellness Director and other staff.
• Immediately advises and Wellness Director and/or Wellness Manager of any changes in physical and mental health of Resident.

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:

• Current State Nurse’s Aide registration preferred but NOT REQUIRED.
• Experience and passion in working with seniors.
• Able to perform tasks which may be physically demanding such as pushing, bending, and lifting up to 60 pounds.
• Able to maintain positive working relationships with Residents, their families, peers, and other staff members.
• In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically able to bend and reach.
• Physically able to push and pull and lift up to 60 pounds at times.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Could be required to use a Hoyer Lift.
• May be required to work weekends and holidays as assigned.
• May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.
• May be required to work extended hours (up to 16 hours per day).
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including HIV,AIDS, and Hepatitis B and C viruses.
• Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset Residents due to mental status.
• Background, criminal, and drug tests may be required.
• May be asked to submit to random drug test during employment.
• May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.
• May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents’ apartments.