Caregiver CNA CMA

Iris Memory Care; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in memory care is seeking compassionate caregivers to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing essential support to seniors coping with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. As a caregiver, you will assist residents with daily living activities, ensuring their dignity and comfort in a nurturing environment. The position offers a competitive pay rate starting at $16 per hour, with opportunities for higher compensation based on experience and certifications. If you have a heart for seniors and a passion for memory care, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Must be active on the OK Nurse Aide Registry as a CNA.
• 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

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Empathy

Experience with Dementia

Education

High School Diploma or GED

12+ years of education

Job description

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Iris Memory Care of NW OKC is looking for caregivers - certified nursing assistants and certified medication aides. If you love memory care and have a heart for seniors, we'd love to meet you!

We Have The Following Shifts Available:

• Sun-Thurs 3-11 ACMA or CMA
• Sun-Thurs 11-7 CNA
• Tue-Sat 4-8 CNA
• PRN all shifts

We are a small, freestanding memory care assisted living community conveniently located off of John Kilpatrick Turnpike at 122nd and MacArthur in NW OKC. We have a small campus with a total of 54 residents split between three buildings. As a community focused on memory care, all of our residents are coping with Alzheimer's or other forms 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 per hour. Higher pay rates will be given to those with a MAT or who are CMA/ACMA. 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.

Job Qualifications:

• Must be active on the OK Nurse Aide Registry as a certified nursing assistant.
• 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Other

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Health and Human Services