Caregiver

Senior Solutions Management Group; Kingston (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Senior Solutions Management Group in Kingston, TN is seeking a Nursing Assistant for all shifts to provide routine daily care and support residents in long-term or rehabilitative care facilities. You will assist with daily routines, observe and report, support care plans, and participate in safety and cleanliness; requires high school or equivalent, CPR/First Aid, and patient-focused communication.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, professional conduct, and collaboration with supervisors to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Nursing Assistant certification preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Experience with elderly residents preferred.
• Must read, speak and write English.
• Ongoing documentation and compliance with care standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily routines, personal care, and housekeeping.
• Report observations and pertinent information related to resident care.
• Support care plans and monitor changes in daily routines.
• Contribute to development and evaluation of standards of care.
• Identify staff educational needs and participate in trainings.
• Maintain professional conduct per facility policies.
• Ensure safety, tidy rooms, and proper linen handling.
• Assist with activity participation and documentation of resident involvement.
• Respond to resident call lights promptly and appropriately.
• Assist with dietary duties, meal service, and area cleanliness.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident care information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or Executive Director.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Experience with elderly

English language proficiency

Job description

ALL SHIFTS

Summary of Responsibility

Provides routine daily nursing care and services that support the care delivered to residents requiring long-term or rehabilitative care, in accordance with the established nursing care procedures and as directed by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account

Duties

1. Assists the resident in any daily routines, any personal care and housekeeping tasks that the resident needs assistance in performing.
2. Reports observations and other pertinent information related to the care of the resident.
3. Provides services that support the care delivered to the resident and daily review care plans to determine ID changes in the daily care routine have been made.
4. Provides input in the formulation and evaluation of standards of care.
5. Participates in the identification of staff educational needs.
6. Conducts self in a professional manner in compliance with unit facility policies.
7. Surveys for safety and picks up resident's room each day. Removes all soiled linens from rooms. Bed linens, towels and wash cloths are to be changed once a week or as necessary.
8. Assists with Activity Participation including encouragement of residents to participate, leading and performing activity programs, and documentation of residents participation.
9. Ensures that all resident call lights are promptly answered, followed by appropriate responses to requests.
10. Assists with dietary responsibilities, including serving meals and cleaning meal area, as needed.
11. Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.
12. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or the Executive Director.

Education and Experience

1. Graduation from high school or equivalent is required.
2. Previous Nursing Assistant experience or student nurse preferred.
3. Completion of certification program for Nursing Assistants preferred.
4. Experience working with the elderly is desirable.
5. Must be able to read, speak and write the English language.
6. Must be certified in C.P.R., first aid training and documentation of Personal Hygiene training with nurse instructor.