Compassionate Memory Care Partner

HarborChase of Plano; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

HarborChase of Plano is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide daily living support for residents, preserving dignity and respect at all times. You will help with ADLs, meals, and personal care while adhering to care plans and safety guidelines.

Assist with mobility, documentation, and incident reporting, and engage residents in Life Enrichment activities. A background in senior care and willingness to work varied shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school education.
• Non-Certification with proper training, or possession of valid state certification as C.N.A.
• 1–3 years experience in a senior care community or nursing home environment preferred.
• Has a good understanding of how Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease can affect behavior.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts.
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the resident philosophy and policies and resident rights
• Assists residents in meeting their physical, emotional and spiritual needs
• Adheres to each resident’s Level of Care (LOC), notifies supervisor of any changes in resident’s condition
• Answers and responds to resident calls in a timely manner
• Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
• Checks residents every two (2) hours and reports findings
• Completes assignment sheets daily.
• Encourages residents to attend meals in the dining room by escorting to and from Dining room
• Assists residents with meals in ways that meet their individual needs and desires, while being cognizant of changes in appetites and physical abilities to eat and drink
• Assists with cleaning and setting the dining room as directed by supervisor
• Assists with cleaning and tidying resident’s room as directed by supervisor
• Assists with resident’s personal laundry as directed by supervisor
• Establishes and maintains good relationships with residents and their families
• Disposes of all incontinent products according to OSHA regulations and Company policy
• Practices proper body mechanics when lifting following safety guidelines
• Responds to resident emergencies
• Works assigned schedule
• Follows proper procedure for clocking in and out for shifts
• Follows guidelines for uniforms and wears name badge daily
• Follows policy on signing equipment in and out, and uses Company assigned equipment properly as intended
• The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
• The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
• Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.

Skills

Communication

Dementia care understanding

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

CNA certification

Job description

HarborChase of Plano is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide daily living support for residents, preserving dignity and respect at all times. You will help with ADLs, meals, and personal care while adhering to care plans and safety guidelines.

Assist with mobility, documentation, and incident reporting, and engage residents in Life Enrichment activities. A background in senior care and willingness to work varied shifts are required.