Caregiver CNA CMA

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in memory care is seeking compassionate caregivers to join their team. This role offers various shifts for CNAs and CMAs, providing essential support to residents with Alzheimer's and dementia. You will be responsible for personal care, daily living activities, and creating a nurturing environment. If you have a passion for helping others and experience in memory care, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing the quality of life for those in their care.

Qualifications

• Active on the OK Nurse Aide Registry required.
• Minimum one year experience with older adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal services and assist with daily living activities.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents.

Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Dementia Care

Communication Skills

Housekeeping

Meal Preparation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Continuing Education in Caregiving

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: NICHOLS HILLS - OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Iris Memory Care of Nichols Hills is looking for caregivers. We need different roles (CNAs vs CMAs vs ACMAs) and different shifts, so we encourage you to apply!

At the moment, we are looking for:

CNA 7am - 3pm Fri - Sun

CNA 11pm - 7am Fri - Mon

CMA 11pm - 7am Sun - Thur

We are a small, freestanding memory care assisted living community conveniently located off of Lake Hefner Parkway on May Avenue south of Britton. We have a small campus with a total of 55 residents. As a community focused on memory care, all of our residents are coping with Alzheimer's or other form of dementia. We are an age-in-place community, so you will care for residents all throughout the spectrum of the disease.

Rate of pay for CNAs starts at $16 perhour. Higher pay rates will be given to those who are CMA/ACMA, from $17 - $18 per hour. Rate of pay is negotiable based upon experience. Priority will be given to candidates who have worked in memory care before.

Specific Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing Resident services and other duties as assigned. Duties include personal services, activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry, social-recreational activities, life enrichment, meal services, and other tasks as needed for Resident care and service delivery.

Primary Essential Job Duties:

• Adheres to and conveys philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality, and a home-like environment for Residents.
• Assists with activities of daily living/ADL’s, environmental orientation, dining services, life enrichment programs, laundry and housekeeping, meal services, and other care services assigned, while encouraging self-care and independence.
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for Residents, staff, and visitors.
• Offers comfort and support, emotionally and physically, to Residents.
• Assists with vital signs and weight monitoring monthly or more frequently as required for all Residents and completes all required documentation.
• Puts Resident Service First: Ensures that Residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere, which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights
• Assists with individual Resident and group social recreational activities.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

• Must be an active on the OK Nurse Aide Registry
• Minimum one year experience in working with older adults as a personal care assistant preferred.
• Twelve (12) plus years of education preferred. High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 18 years old, or older if required per the state regulations.
• Experience with dementia residents preferred.
• Meet continuing education requirements and certifications on job classification and position, including state requirements.
• Ability/willingness to perform all position responsibilities adequately.