Caregiver CNA CMA
About The Position
Iris Memory Care of NW OKC is looking for caregivers - certified nursing assistants and certified medication aides. If you love memory care and have a heart for seniors, we'd love to meet you! Our greatest need is for CMAs, especially those with availability for 3-11 or 11-7 shifts. We are a small, freestanding memory care assisted living community conveniently located off of John Kilpatrick Turnpike at 122nd and MacArthur in NW OKC. We have a small campus with a total of 54 residents split between three buildings. As a community focused on memory care, all of our residents are coping with Alzheimer's or other form of dementia. We are an age-in-place community, so you will care for residents all throughout the spectrum of the disease. Rate of pay for CNAs starts at $16 - $16.50 per hour. Higher pay rates will be given to those with a MAT or who are CMA/ACMA (ranging $17.00 - $19). Rate of pay is negotiable based upon experience. Priority will be given to candidates who have worked in memory care before. Specific Responsibilities: Responsible for providing Resident services and other duties as assigned. Duties include personal services, activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry, social-recreational activities, life enrichment, meal services, and other tasks as needed for Resident care and service delivery.
Requirements
- Must be an active on the OK Nurse Aide Registry
- At least 18 years old, or older if required per the state regulations.
- Meet continuing education requirements and certifications on job classification and position, including state requirements.
- Ability/willingness to perform all position responsibilities adequately.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum one year experience in working with older adults as a personal care assistant preferred.
- Twelve (12) plus years of education preferred.
- Experience with dementia residents preferred.
Responsibilities
- Adheres to and conveys philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality, and a home-like environment for Residents.
- Assists with activities of daily living/ADL’s, environmental orientation, dining services, life enrichment programs, laundry and housekeeping, meal services, and other care services assigned, while encouraging self-care and independence.
- Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for Residents, staff, and visitors.
- Offers comfort and support, emotionally and physically, to Residents.
- Assists with vital signs and weight monitoring monthly or more frequently as required for all Residents and completes all required documentation.
- Puts Resident Service First: Ensures that Residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere, which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights
- Assists with individual Resident and group social recreational activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
