Compassionate Elder Care Technician

Pinnacle Group of Hudson Valley Ltd; Canton (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Supplemental insurances

401(k)

nine holidays

generous earned time policy

Job summary

Pinnacle Group of Hudson Valley Ltd is seeking a nursing aide to provide routine daily nursing care to elders in our facility in Maine. The role requires reading, writing, and speaking English, independent decision making, and a compassionate approach to residents and families.

The successful candidate will work with a team, handle routine caregiving tasks, and may assist with transporting residents and handling equipment. Vaccinations must be up to date prior to hire.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Possess the ability to deal graciously with personnel, elders, family members, visitors, and the general public.
• Must have patience, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, and willing to handle elders based on their maturity level.
• Must have some understanding of social, psychological and recreational needs of the aged.
• Must have a sincere desire to work with the aged.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with other associates.
• Possesses the ability to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing programs.
• Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
• Must possess sight and hearing senses, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function.
• May be required and trained to transport elders who need personal assistance; lifting of equipment, supplies and furniture, weighing 50+ pounds may be required
• Vaccinations must be up-to-date and proof provided prior to hire

Responsibilities

• Provide elders with routine daily nursing care in accordance with standards, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in transporting elders who need personal assistance; handle lifting of equipment and supplies as required.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Speaking English

Job description

Pinnacle Group of Hudson Valley Ltd is seeking a nursing aide to provide routine daily nursing care to elders in our facility in Maine. The role requires reading, writing, and speaking English, independent decision making, and a compassionate approach to residents and families.

The successful candidate will work with a team, handle routine caregiving tasks, and may assist with transporting residents and handling equipment. Vaccinations must be up to date prior to hire.