Caregiver Memory Care

Frontier Senior Living; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Senior Living is seeking an outstanding Caregiver for the Summerwood Alzheimer's Special Care community located in Moses Lake, WA. This position requires active CNA and/or HCA certification in the State of Washington, or the ability to obtain this shortly after hiring.

We provide on-the-job training and classes to meet these certification requirements at no cost. The role offers a competitive hourly wage of $18.00 to $22.00 and includes responsibilities such as assisting residents,

Qualifications

• High school graduate preferred
• Proficiency in English required
• Familiarity with elderly population
• Previous caregiving experience preferred but not required; training offered
• Attend scheduled mandatory in-services and other meetings
• Receives and maintains CPR/First Aid certification

Responsibilities

• Assists with all resident care needs
• Maintains confidentiality of resident and staff information
• Notifies care coordinator/RN of changes in condition
• Assists in dining room during meals
• Assists with activities and getting residents to scheduled appointments
• Help residents get ready and to lobby for appointments
• Identify changes in condition and report promptly
• Capable of taking vital signs and weights
• Capable of assisting with lifting up to 40 pounds
• Keep CPR/First Aid current
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Caregiving

English

CPR/First Aid

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Summer Wood - Moses Lake, WA 98837, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Health Services, Frontier Senior Living is seeking an outstanding Caregiver for the Summerwood Alzheimer's Special Care community located in Moses Lake, WA.

This position requires active CNA and/or HCA certification in the State of Washington, OR the ability to obtain this shortly after hiring. We provide on-the-job training and classes to meet these certification requirements at no cost to employees. If you are not already certified when you are hired with us, you may be eligible for an increase from your starting pay rate after you obtain certification!

Frontier Senior Living's portfolio of communities spans throughout the United States with each community sharing a commitment to superior service and quality lifestyle for our residents within their own unique setting. Frontier's mission is to provide an enriched and meaningful experience for our residents, team members, and community partners.

Caregivers are responsible for all duties related to safely providing for resident’s care and well-being with kindness, excellent communication, and teamwork. The position requires an understanding and commitment to the principals and values of the community. The Caregiver position requires a caring nature and willingness to care for the elderly.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with all of the care needs a resident might require
• Maintains confidentiality of resident and fellow employee’s information
• Notifies Resident Care Coordinator/Executive Director/RN of resident changes of condition
• Assists in the dining room during meal times including, but not limited to, set up, take meal/beverage orders, serve, bus tables
• Assists with activities when required and/or be responsible for getting the residents to scheduled activities
• Responsible for getting residents ready and to the lobby for scheduled appointments
• Will be aware of what constitutes a change of condition and report to Medication Aide/Resident Care Coordinator/RN immediately
• Capable of taking accurate vital signs and weights
• Capable of assisting in-care needs of residents, which might include lifting requirements up to 40 pounds
• Keeps current on First Aid/CPR as directed by Resident Care Coordinator
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or any other management staff

Frontier Senior Living offers a competitive salary and a work environment that encourages initiative and fosters respect. Frontier Senior Living offers medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance. We also offer a 401(k) plan with a competitive Match program. To discover more about the Frontier Management team, please visit our site at www.frontiermgmt.com

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Drug-Free Workplace

Qualifications: Other Requirements:

• High school graduate preferred
• Proficiency in English required
• Has familiarity and willingness to work with the elderly population. Previous experience preferred, but not necessary. We are willing to train!
• Attend and participate in the scheduled mandatory in-services and other scheduled meetings
• Receives and maintains CPR/First Aid certification