Caregiver3pm-11pm and prn

Senior Solutions Management Group; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Senior Solutions Management Group is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide daily nursing care and support for residents in long-term or rehabilitative care settings. The role follows established procedures and guidance from a supervisor.

The position requires a high school diploma, English proficiency, and ideally a Nursing Assistant certification with CPR/First Aid training. Prior elder care experience is preferred, with duties spanning personal care, documentation, and daily activity support.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to read, speak and write the English language.
• Previous Nursing Assistant experience or student nurse preferred.
• Completion of certification program for Nursing Assistants preferred.
• Experience working with the elderly is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists the resident in daily routines, personal care and housekeeping tasks.
• Reports observations and care information to the supervisor.
• Reviews care plans and supports daily changes in care routines.
• Participates in staff education needs.
• Maintains professional conduct and observes facility policies.
• Assists with safety, cleaning and room turnover routines.
• Supports Activity Participation and documents resident participation.
• Answers call lights promptly and responds to resident requests.
• Assists with dietary tasks, including serving meals and area cleanliness.
• Keeps resident care information confidential.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or Executive Director.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Nursing Assistant Certification

CPR & First Aid Certification

Job description

Summary of Responsibility

Provides routine daily nursing care and services that support the care delivered to residents requiring long-term or rehabilitative care, in accordance with the established nursing care procedures and as directed by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account

Duties

• Assists the resident in any daily routines, any personal care and housekeeping tasks that the resident needs assistance in performing.
• Reports observations and other pertinent information related to the care of the resident.
• Provides services that support the care delivered to the resident and daily review care plans to determine ID changes in the daily care routine have been made.
• Provides input in the formulation and evaluation of standards of care.
• Participates in the identification of staff educational needs.
• Conducts self in a professional manner in compliance with unit facility policies.
• Surveys for safety and picks up resident’s room each day. Removes all soiled linens from rooms. Bed linens, towels and wash cloths are to be changed once a week or as necessary.
• Assists with Activity Participation including encouragement of residents to participate, leading and performing activity programs, and documentation of residents participation.
• Ensures that all resident call lights are promptly answered, followed by appropriate responses to requests.
• Assists with dietary responsibilities, including serving meals and cleaning meal area, as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or the Executive Director.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or equivalent is required.
• Previous Nursing Assistant experience or student nurse preferred.
• Completion of certification program for Nursing Assistants preferred.
• Experience working with the elderly is desirable.
• Must be able to read, speak and write the English language.
• Must be certified in C.P.R., first aid training and documentation of Personal Hygiene training with nurse instructor.