Compassionate CNA: Dignified Elder Care & Support

The Orchard Ltd; Squirrel Hill (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orchard Ltd is seeking compassionate nursing aides to provide resident care in a Mississippi facility. Responsibilities include bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility assistance while complying with care plans and safety protocols.

Applicants should have a Licensed CNA or related experience, be able to read and write English, and communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff. State health requirements must be met; training and ongoing instruction are provided.

Qualifications

• Licensed CNA, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Home Maker, or related experience.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Must communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, community officials, state officials, and general public.
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with elderly.
• Must meet all state health requirements.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities under essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Document resident activity on approved forms in a legible and understandable manner.
• Provide resident care including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing bed linens, positioning, transferring, and incontinence care while using appropriate techniques.
• Observe changes in resident condition and report to supervisor.
• Make rounds as directed to check on resident status.
• Respond to call lights in a timely manner.
• Vital sign monitoring will be performed as needed by personnel with current training to do so.
• Assist with dining service and activity program as directed.
• Understand and follow safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• Understand and follow resident care plan and document accordingly.
• Hear, understand, and respond to resident communication.
• Report incidents and complete appropriate paperwork.
• Collect, wash, and care for laundry & linens in accordance with The Orchard policy.
• Help to properly maintain all equipment, and general facility maintenance & cleanliness.
• Ensure work areas are clean and safe, ensure policies covering infection control, health and safety, etc. are strictly followed.
• Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations and resident rights.
• Attend all required in-service trainings.
• Promotes and encourages residents to participate in activities.
• Answers phone appropriately.
• Meets customer service standards in a friendly, helpful, courteous manner with resident satisfaction a priority.
• Ability to distinguish and prioritize duties resident needs (both emotion & physical) v/s task at hand.
• The job description provides a framework for the job, other duties may be assigned as necessary

Skills

CNA

Home Health Aide

English literacy

Compassion

Job description

The Orchard Ltd is seeking compassionate nursing aides to provide resident care in a Mississippi facility. Responsibilities include bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility assistance while complying with care plans and safety protocols.

Applicants should have a Licensed CNA or related experience, be able to read and write English, and communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff. State health requirements must be met; training and ongoing instruction are provided.