Caregiver/CNA

Starling; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Starling is seeking a dedicated Caregiver to provide hands-on care and emotional support in a home-like setting. This full-time position includes 12-hour shifts and daily involvement in activities of daily living for residents.

The role requires observing and documenting residents’ conditions, prompt response to bells, and maintaining clean, safe environments. CNA certification is preferred, with a high school diploma or GED and being at least 18 years old. Prior senior care experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certified Nurse’s Aide certification preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; checks on each resident.
• Observes, reports and documents symptoms and conditions of residents.
• Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly.
• Notifies supervisor if a resident has increased care needs.
• Assists with continence management and sanitation of shared spaces.
• Serves and collects food trays; reports refusals or loss of appetite.
• Maintains cleanliness of resident rooms and work areas.
• Practices standard care precautions for cleanliness and health.
• Helps residents maintain independence and safety during activities of daily living.
• Engages residents in life skills and enrichment activities.
• Greets and assists all internal and external customers, family members, residents, vendors and team members.
• Does resident laundry as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Position Summary

The Caregiver role includes providing hands on care, physical and emotional support to each resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home like environment.

Shifts: Full Time 3x12 available (12 hour shifts)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; knows where their residents are and physically checks on each assigned resident as assigned.
• Observes, reports and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary and participation in activities.
• Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly.
• Notifies supervisor and/or Director of Nursing if a resident has increased care needs.
• Assists with continence management and disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms.
• Serves and collects food trays and assists as needed; reports refusal of meals or loss of appetite.
• Maintains cleanliness of resident’s room and work areas.
• Practices good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene and health.
• Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.
• Actively participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed.
• Engages residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities.
• Greets and assists all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors and team members.
• Does resident laundry as assigned and needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred.
• High School diploma/GED
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration