Senior Care Assistant — Compassionate, Full-Time

Century Park Associates; Tennessee; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bridge at Ooltewah seeks Resident Care Assistants to deliver quality assisted living services, focusing on maximizing residents’ independence. Reports to the Resident Care Director. Starting from an entry point for compassionate, patient, and kind-hearted caregivers.

Join a Great Place to Work-certified team that values respect, compassion, and connection with residents and colleagues. On-site role in Ooltewah, TN, with growth opportunities within Century Park’s community.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year experience in senior services preferred.
• Must have State Trained Nursing Assistant certification (if required by State).
• CNA certification or Home Health Aide certification preferred.
• Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during Orientation. Certification must remain current during employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with activities of daily living as designated in care plan (i.e., dressing, toileting, hair care, bathing).
• Reads 24 hour log at beginning of shift.
• Makes routine rounds as scheduled and checks with residents to ensure care needs are being met.
• Assists residents with clothing choices appropriate for the day’s weather, clean and stain free.
• Assists with incontinent residents, routinely checking clothing and linens to keep residents clean and dry.
• Assists resident with ambulation and use of walkers, canes, wheelchairs, etc.
• Assists residents during meal times in the dining area.
• Encourages residents to participate in activities.
• Shampoos hair weekly if not done by beautician.
• Makes beds daily and perform light housekeeping duties in resident apartments and common areas as designated.
• Prepares residents for activities, meals, appointments, etc.
• Delivers meals and assists with set up or feeding as needed.
• Verifies residents are present for meals and checks on those not attending unless notified otherwise in advance.
• Reports all changes in resident conditions to Nurse, Resident Care Director or Executive Director.
• Welcomes new residents and assists with adjustment to community.
• Assists residents with packing/unpacking (storing, labeling and inventorying belongings upon move in).
• Compliant with infection control guidelines.

Skills

Patience

Tact

Cheerful disposition

Enthusiasm

Independent decision-making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State Trained Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

The Bridge at Ooltewah seeks Resident Care Assistants to deliver quality assisted living services, focusing on maximizing residents’ independence. Reports to the Resident Care Director. Starting from an entry point for compassionate, patient, and kind-hearted caregivers.

Join a Great Place to Work-certified team that values respect, compassion, and connection with residents and colleagues. On-site role in Ooltewah, TN, with growth opportunities within Century Park’s community.