Activities Assistant/CNA

LCS•Charlotte, NC

41d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Cypress of Charlotte is an upscale senior living retirement community located in the SouthPark area in Charlotte, NC. We currently have a vacancy for a Activities Assistant/CNA to work full-time in our Memory Day Program assisting residents with activities and personal care to work the following schedule: Tuesdays and Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. required +1 Rotating day Total: 3 twelve hour shifts per week The rate of pay for this role is $16.50-$17.45 based on experience, plus potential shift differentials depending on shift AND a $500 sign on bonus! This person will be responsible for promoting creative and cognitively stimulating activities, providing quality assistance with activities of daily living to enable residents to maintain independent living for as long as appropriate and possible, in addition to the following duties:

Requirements

Active North Carolina CNA license.
Must have experience in geriatrics, and with Dementia and Alzheimer's.
Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
Ability to work in an environment with pets and assist residents with their pet's needs (i.e. walking, feeding, cleaning up after).
Proficient skills and knowledge of Personal Care Attendant duties and responsibilities.
Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend written and oral instructions in English.

Responsibilities

To assist with the planning and implementing of the Memory Day Program schedule
Set up refreshments before the group & clean up after group dismisses - that would include making sure there were enough cups, utensils, etc.
Working with dining for the ordering of lunches for the week - being responsible for picking up lunches
Be aware of members needs - and ready to engage and encourage if a member is not able or uninterested in a planned activity
Assist a member from their home and back if needed
Assist with transportation, transfers or ambulation as resident’s condition warrants.
Provide reminders to take medication.
Facilitate exercise programs and encourage resident to participate in campus activities.
Offer companionship for off campus excursions/appointments/shopping.
Provide ambulation/wheelchair assistance for on campus events.
Assist with ADL’s, dressing/bathing, meal preparation and household tasks including light laundry, dishes and bed making. This can include pet care as well.

Benefits

Low staff to member ratio
On the Bus Line with discounted bus tickets
Optional Daily Pay (work today, get paid tomorrow)
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Employee Recognition Program
Employee Discount Program
Employee Appreciation Bonuses
Senior advocacy
Rewarding hospitality-driven environment
Growth opportunities
Diverse culture
Open door atmosphere
Free parking
Flexible work schedule
Beautiful, resort-like campus on over 60-acres
Available benefits for full-time employees include medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, disability, 401(k) with company match, and a generous paid time off program. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following 30-days of employment. Part-time employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision after twelve months of employment.