Compassionate Resident Care Aide

The Orchard Ltd; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orchard Ltd in Ridgeland, Mississippi seeks a caring CNA/Home Health Aide to provide resident care under supervision, focusing on quality of life.

Responsibilities include bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding assistance, safety, infection control, documentation, and assisting with activities and dining; candidate must be able to read/write English, communicate well with residents and staff, and meet state health requirements.

Qualifications

• Licensed CNA, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Home Maker, or related experience.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Must be able to 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 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 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 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.
• Promotes and encourages residents to participate in activities.
• 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

English literacy

Effective communication

Compassion for elderly

Related experience

Job description

The Orchard Ltd in Ridgeland, Mississippi seeks a caring CNA/Home Health Aide to provide resident care under supervision, focusing on quality of life.

Responsibilities include bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding assistance, safety, infection control, documentation, and assisting with activities and dining; candidate must be able to read/write English, communicate well with residents and staff, and meet state health requirements.