Caregiver / Bath Aide

Avamere•Omaha, NE

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As a caregiver with Ovation Heartwood, you join a team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve. This is more than a job – it’s a place where our team members build lasting relationships with patients and residents, their families, and fellow team members. We are seeking experienced caregivers to join our team! Benefits Offered: At Ovation, we believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind—so you can focus on making a difference every day. Employees are Benefits-eligible at 30+ hours/week. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following hire Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Regence medical plans (PPO & HDHP), Delta Dental (with orthodontia), and VSP vision Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance (Canopy) Paid Time Off (PTO) – Flexible PTO program combining vacation, sick, and holiday time Paid Holidays – Six recognized holidays, with premium pay for eligible hourly employees 401(k) Retirement Plan – Available after 90 days, with discretionary employer match Health Savings Account (HSA) – Employer contributes up to $600/year for HDHP participants Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Medical, Limited, Dependent Care, and Commuter options Supplemental Insurance Options – Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life & Disability (Sun Life) Legal Insurance – Affordable access to legal support for common life needs Pet Insurance – Discounted plans through Wishbone Employee Discounts – Savings on travel, entertainment, electronics, fitness & more (Tickets at Work)

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a state approved Certified Nursing Assistant course before start date.
Must be 18 or older per state regulation.
Have knowledge and experience caring for and interacting with elders
Possess a passion for caregiving and a desire to help others
Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
Must have an active CPR/BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative and descriptive manner.
Report all changes in a resident’s condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Change Nurse as soon as practical.
Make resident comfortable (i.e., put to bet, get water, etc.).
Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area
Assist with loading/unloading residents from vehicles as necessary
Assist residents with daily dental and mouth care (i.e., brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.).
Assist residents with bath functions (i.e., bed bath, tub or shower bath, etc.) as directed
Answer resident calls as promptly as feasible.
Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Regence medical plans (PPO & HDHP), Delta Dental (with orthodontia), and VSP vision
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance (Canopy)
Paid Time Off (PTO) – Flexible PTO program combining vacation, sick, and holiday time
Paid Holidays – Six recognized holidays, with premium pay for eligible hourly employees
401(k) Retirement Plan – Available after 90 days, with discretionary employer match
Health Savings Account (HSA) – Employer contributes up to $600/year for HDHP participants
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Medical, Limited, Dependent Care, and Commuter options
Supplemental Insurance Options – Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life & Disability (Sun Life)
Legal Insurance – Affordable access to legal support for common life needs
Pet Insurance – Discounted plans through Wishbone
Employee Discounts – Savings on travel, entertainment, electronics, fitness & more (Tickets at Work)