Caregiver, Part-Time, 1st shift (7AM-3PM)

Manor Lake Snellville; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Manor Lake Snellville is seeking a compassionate CNA to deliver direct patient care under nursing supervision in a senior living environment. You will assist residents with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and dental care, and help prepare meals and medications reminders with accurate charting.

You will also record vital signs, monitor for health changes, maintain resident confidentiality, and participate in required training and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Professionalism, empathy, patience, and effective interpersonal skills.
• High school diploma or GED with some college preferred.
• Completion of CNA training or certification preferred.
• CPR certification is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily baths and dressing, grooming, and dental care.
• Assist with meals, activities, and basic room care.
• Record vital signs, weight, and supplies; observe health changes and report to supervisor.
• Follow safety rules, infection control, and hazardous communication standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and report complaints or incidents to supervisors.
• Provide table service during meals and assist with daily housekeeping in resident apartments.
• Attend orientation and required training; participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Empathy

Professionalism

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

GED

High school diploma

CNA training

CPR certification

Job description

Performs non-professional direct patient care duties under the supervision of nursing personnel and to assist in maintaining a positive physical, social, emotional, and spiritual environment for the residents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist residents with daily bath and/or shower which may occasionally require the ability to enter a shower space with the resident. Assistance will also include dressing, grooming, dental care, bowel and bladder functions, preparation for activities within the community, reminders of medical appointments, and basic room care.

• Provide functions as directed by supervisor including daily and ongoing records including vital signs, weight and measure residents, and observe and report presence of skin breakdowns; review care plans daily; report changes in resident conditions to supervisor; and record all necessary charting entries and report all accidents and incidents.

• Prepare residents for meals and snacks and perform after-meal resident care.

• Complete yearly training materials and any other training deemed necessary by management.

• Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect; know and comply with Residents’Rights rules; and promptly report all resident complaints, accidents and incidents to supervisors.

• Assist as directed in proper admission, transfer and discharge of residents, inventory resident possessions and report defective equipment to administration.

• Provide table service to residents during applicable meal periods.

• Provide daily light housekeeping services, such as emptying trash, dusting, bed making, and other items as required in the resident apartments

• Understand and use Standards Precautions and follow established infections control, hazardous communication and other safety rules; ensure cleanliness of assigned residents’ rooms; properly maintain and record resident restraints; and promptly report all violations of safety and sanitation rules to supervisor.

• Attend and participate in orientation, state required training, educational activities and staff meeting.

• Conduct yourself professionally and contribute to, service-oriented environment through their appearance, communication, and interactions with residents, families, visitors, and colleagues.

• Any other tasks, assignments, projects or requests as deemed by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years of age, or older

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all background screening requirements permitted by applicable federal, state, and local law.

• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.

• Must demonstrate professionalism, empathy, patience, and effective interpersonal skills when interacting with residents, families, visitors, and team members.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with some college preferred.

• Experience working with geriatric nursing preferred

• Completion of training program for Certification, CNA preferred.

• Knowledge of administering basic first aid and resident care.

• CPR certification

• Understanding of aseptic and sterile techniques

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, transferring, and assisting residents as required by the position.

• Must be able to squat, reach, and stretch without distress.

• Must be able to tolerate extended periods of walking and standing.