Nurse Aide - FT 7p-7a

The Woodlands at Furman; Travelers Rest (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

PTO

Job summary

The Woodlands at Furman in Greenville, SC is seeking a dedicated Nurse Aide to join our team on the 7pm-7am shift. You will provide frontline care, assist with activities of daily living, and support residents in a safe, home-like environment.

This role requires compassion, reliability and teamwork. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth within a respected, not-for-profit senior living community.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• CPR Certification preferred.
• First Aid Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline care to residents.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Maintain a safe, home-like environment and report changes to supervisors.

Education

18 years of age

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Author Your Life with a Career at The Woodlands.

Senior living careers and jobs in Greenville, SC.

As the premier not-for-profit senior living community in South Carolina, The Woodlands at Furman attracts residents and team members from around the nation. We were voted Best in the Upstate for the “Best Place to Work” for the 2023 Community Choice Awards .

You’ll join a dynamic, energetic team of over 200 members focused on providing quality service and care to an amazing group of residents.

As a member of our team, you’ll have access to a competitive salary and benefits package. You’ll also be provided excellent opportunities for learning, professional development and advancement. You’ll be working alongside a talented group of staff members with a positive and cheerful “can do” attitude. The Woodlands at Furman values our staff and appreciates the vital role they play in the success of our community. We encourage you to learn more about us and invite you to join our team.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offered
• Life and supplemental insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Free flu vaccine and other immunizations
• Access to Swamp Rabbit Trail (walking and biking)
• On-site wellness center
• Internship opportunities
• Job shadowing
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Discount Program
• Quarterly employee wellness challenges
• Team Member of the Month recognition
• Team Member tuition and certification reimbursement
• Frequent Team Member recognition celebrations
• Birthday PTO day
• Paid referral bonus

We believe in training our employees to move up and move ahead in their careers. To that end, we recruit from within our ranks as much as possible and provide the resources to help them succeed within the organization. This philosophy has helped us retain highly experienced people who continue to make The Woodlands such a great place to work and live.

Award-Winning Team

Thanks in large part to the hard work of our team members, The Woodlands at Furman won Best in the Upstate 2023 Community Choice Awards in the categories of “Best Place to Work,” “Best Assisted/Senior Living” and “Best Non-Medical Home Health Services.”

Actively Engaged

Our team members are a passionate and compassionate group. In 2023, the Woodlands Walkers took home the Top Senior Care Partner Award for the second year in a row at the Greenville Walk to End Alzheimer’s Alz-y Awards, raising more than $10,000! That’s just one example of how our team members go above and beyond.

Internships

The Woodlands at Furman offers numerous internship opportunities. Options are varied and examples include wellness, activities, social work, accounting, administration and marketing. The Woodlands at Furman internships offer flexible scheduling and provide participants with an extraordinary experience to learn more about career options in a senior living community.

Applying to The Woodlands

The Woodlands at Furman is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, mental or physical disability, medical condition, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with state and federal laws.

Position:Nurse Aide - FT 7p-7a

Location: Greenville, SC

Job Id:166

# of Openings:1

POSITION SUMMARY

The Nurse Aide/Caregiver role is the frontline care position in the Assisted Living and Memory Support units. This position is supervised by Nurse or Med Tech on the unit. They will be friendly and approachable, self-motivated, dedicated, patient and professional. Common duties include providing hands on care, physical and emotional support to each resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home-like environment. Assists residents with the self-administration of their medication and treatments in a safe organized manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Nurse Aide/Caregiver:

• Responsible for a designated floor of residents during the shift; knows where their residents are and physically checks on them (rounds) throughout the shift.
• Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.
• Observes, reports and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary and participation in activities.
• Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly.
• Notifies supervisor if a resident has increased care needs.
• Assists with continence management and disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms.
• Assists residents with reminders and assists in getting to Dining Room for meals. Collaborates with dining staff to report refusal of meals or loss of appetite.
• Maintains cleanliness of resident’s room and work areas.
• Practices good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene and health.
• Actively participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as needed.
• Engages residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities.
• Greets and assists all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors and team members in a professional and courteous manner.
• Does resident laundry as assigned and needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.