Caregiver

Jamestowne Assisted Living; Kingston (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; 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

Jamestowne Assisted Living in Kingston, TN provides routine daily nursing care and services to residents in long-term or rehabilitative care, under supervision.

This role supports residents with daily activities, personal care and review of care plans, with a focus on safety and dignity. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, Nursing Assistant certification preferred, CPR and First Aid certification, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous Nursing Assistant experience or student nurse preferred.
• Completion of certification program for Nursing Assistants preferred.
• Experience working with the elderly is desirable.
• Must read, speak and write English.
• Must be CPR and first aid certified; documentation of Personal Hygiene training with nurse instructor.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily routines, personal care and housekeeping as needed.
• Report observations and pertinent information related to resident care.
• Support daily care plans and note changes in the resident's routine.
• Provide input in the formulation and evaluation of care standards.
• Participate in identifying staff educational needs.
• Maintain professionalism in line with facility policies.
• Ensure room cleanliness, change linens weekly or as needed.
• Assist with activity participation and document resident participation.
• Answer call lights promptly and respond to requests.
• Assist with dietary duties, including serving meals and area cleaning.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident care information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or Executive Director.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant certification

CPR certification

First aid certification

Personal Hygiene training with nurse instructor

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

• Assists the resident in any daily routines, any personal care and housekeeping tasks that the resident needs assistance in performing.
• Reports observations and other pertinent information related to the care of the resident.
• 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.
• Provides input in the formulation and evaluation of standards of care.
• Participates in the identification of staff educational needs.
• Conducts self in a professional manner in compliance with unit facility policies.
• 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.
• Assists with Activity Participation including encouragement of residents to participate, leading and performing activity programs, and documentation of residents participation.
• Ensures that all resident call lights are promptly answered, followed by appropriate responses to requests.
• Assists with dietary responsibilities, including serving meals and cleaning meal area, as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or the Executive Director.

Education and Experience

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