Caregiver

Carriage-House-Inn; Shelbyville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Carriage-House-Inn in Shelbyville, TN is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide routine daily care and support to residents requiring long-term or rehabilitative care. Alternating days with rotating weekends.

The role emphasizes English literacy, CPR/first aid certification, and patient-focused service. Prior CNA experience or student nurse is preferred, with a high school diploma or equivalent required. Join our caring team committed to resident well-being.

Qualifications

• English literacy required for communication with residents and staff.
• Prior CNA experience or student nurse preferred.
• CPR and first aid certification is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with daily routines and personal care.
• Reports observations to supervisor regarding resident conditions.
• Reviews care plans and supports daily care adjustments.
• Contributes to standards of care and safety compliance.
• Identifies staff education needs to improve care.
• Maintains confidentiality of resident information.
• Coordinates with dietary and activity programs as needed.

Skills

English language proficiency

Elderly care experience

CPR/First Aid training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant certification preferred

Job description

Summary of Responsibility: Alternating Days with Rotating Weekends
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.