Caregiver/CNA

Laurus; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurus seeks a dedicated Caregiver to provide individualized assistance to residents in our community. You will assist with daily living activities, mobility, dining, and personal care while adhering to 1440 care standards.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and healthcare experience; CNA/MA certification is preferred. This role emphasizes compassionate care, effective communication, and teamwork within a supportive Wellness leadership structure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous healthcare geriatrics or experience working with the elderly population preferred.
• Certified Nurse Aide CNA or Medical Assistant MA Certification preferred.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds as required.

Responsibilities

• Support residents according to 1440 care standards and daily/weekly tasks.
• Provide compassionate and competent care (bathing, grooming, dining assistance, mobility, toileting).
• Communicate changes in resident needs promptly to Wellness Leader and families.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with safety procedures and emergency protocols.
• Foster strong community relationships with residents, families, and staff.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA or MA Certification preferred

Healthcare geriatrics experience preferred

Job description

Position Summary

As a Caregiver you are responsible for providing caring and personalized assistance for residents living in our community

Required Experience for Caregiver

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Previous Healthcare Geriatrics or experience working with the elderly population preferred
• Certified Nurse Aide CNA or Medical Assistant MA Certification preferred
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form Occasionally lift andor move up to 25 pounds

Accountabilities for Caregiver

• Timely & Accountable Attendance Upholding to work schedules being ready to start work on time remaining on the job for the whole duration of shift and limited use of time off 1440
• Care for residents Understanding and leading our 1440 care standards so you and your team ensure that each resident and each family has their needs met
• Communicate resident changes immediately Providing timely and detailed information to your Wellness Leader regarding any changes to a residents needs or care
• Responsible communication with families Communicating messages tactfully and timely with residents families and ensuring the message has been received and correctly understood
• Build strong community relationships With Wellness and community peers with families residents and Leaders

Responsibilities for Caregiver

• Actively supports our culture our pillars and 1440 Completion of dailyweekly tasks as assigned by the Wellness Coordinator as well as assisting others routinely with their assignments if needed
• Will provide compassionate and competent care for residents by performing the following services Bathing showering and grooming assistanceAssist residents with diningProvides wheelchair and walking escortsProvides toileting and light incontinence care assistanceAssistance with morning and bedtime routinesPerforms light upkeep of resident roomsAnswers resident call signalsMedication assistance personal care medication administration Assisted Living Memory Care Completes and documents appropriate records including pertinent information entered into log book Works scheduled shift but also provides flexibility and is open to helping other shifts if needed Maintains knowledge of all safety and emergency procedures Is knowledgeable of and abides by all company policies and procedures Communicates any concerns regarding resident care treatment or changes in behavior to the appropriate person Attends community staff meetings in service programs safety courses and other required meetings Stays up to date and knowledgeable of all departmental communication

General Working Conditions

This position entails standing for long periods of time While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to communicate effectively with others sit stand walk and use hands to handle keyboard telephone paper files and other equipment and objects The employee must be able to read write and speak fluent English The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and pushpull equipment frequently The employee must be compassionate and empathetic The employee will occasionally lift andor move up to 25 pounds The employee may frequently bend reach grasp and climb The employee may need to squat and kneel The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others The noise level in the work environment is moderate Occasional travel to different locations may be required This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of the employees under herhis supervision The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty Equal Opportunity Employer