Compassionate CNA: Elder Care | Flexible Shifts

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Basic Life and AD&D (Employer paid)

Disability

Accident

Critical Illness

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Orchard Ltd in Mississippi seeks a caregiver to provide resident care under supervision, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and safety observation. You will document activities and respond to call lights, ensuring comfort and safety for residents.

Qualifications include CNA or related experience, ability to lift 50lbs, English literacy, and compassionate demeanor toward the elderly. The role supports dining and activity programs with adherence to infection control policies.

Qualifications

• Licensed CNA, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Home Maker, or related experience.
• References documenting skills and experience as a caregiver.
• Current TB skin test prior to the date of hire then annually.
• Cleared background check within 2 years.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with elderly.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities under essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Document resident activity on approved forms in a manner that is legible and understandable.
• Provide resident care including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing bed linens, positioning, transferring, and incontinence care while using appropriate techniques.
• Observe any changes in resident condition, take action to ensure safety of resident 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.
• 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 completes 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.
• Promote and encourage residents to participate in activities.
• Answer phone appropriately.
• Meet customer service standards in a friendly, helpful, and courteous manner with resident satisfaction a priority.
• Ability to distinguish and prioritize duties and 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

Personal Care

Communication

English literacy

Job description

The Orchard Ltd in Mississippi seeks a caregiver to provide resident care under supervision, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and safety observation. You will document activities and respond to call lights, ensuring comfort and safety for residents.

Qualifications include CNA or related experience, ability to lift 50lbs, English literacy, and compassionate demeanor toward the elderly. The role supports dining and activity programs with adherence to infection control policies.