Caregiver (CNA/Resident Assistant) - First Shift, EO Weekend
About The Position
We are a community committed to welcoming all with kindness, fostering a peaceful environment, offering respectful service, and caring for the Earth. Each member of our staff supports this mission through their daily work, contributing to a culture of dignity, compassion, and care. This role provides compassionate, hands-on care to the Sisters, supporting their physical comfort, dignity, and participation in community life. The Caregiver will assist the nurse on shift in responding to Sisters’ health-related needs and emergencies, respond promptly to call lights, and support Sisters with personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, repositioning, and mobility. Additional duties include assisting with meal service, changing bed linens, assisting with walking and transportation, supporting participation in activity programs, taking and recording vital signs, assisting with physical transfers, passing beverages and nourishment, assisting Sisters in preparing for chapel activities, providing companionship, maintaining clean and safe areas, maintaining equipment cleanliness, following infection control and safety policies, and demonstrating familiarity with emergency procedures. Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- CNA certification or Nurse Aide experience preferred.
- High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
- Completion of food service and food handling training.
- Ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff in providing care.
- Commitment to serving the Sisters with dignity, patience, and respect.
- A helpful, courteous, and professional presence with residents, staff, and guests.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, hands-on care to the Sisters, supporting their physical comfort, dignity, and participation in community life.
- Assist the nurse on shift in responding to Sisters’ health-related needs and emergencies.
- Respond promptly to call lights in Clare and Francis buildings.
- Support Sisters with personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, repositioning, and mobility.
- Assist with meal service by delivering food and beverages, helping Sisters who require assistance with eating, and maintaining kitchenette cleanliness.
- Change bed linens and clean beds according to the established cleaning schedule.
- Assist with walking, exercise, and safe transportation of Sisters throughout the campus.
- Support Sisters’ participation in activity programs.
- Take and record vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, and weight as directed by the nurse.
- Assist with safe physical transfers following established lifting guidelines.
- Pass beverages and nourishment between meals.
- Assist Sisters in preparing for liturgy, retreat opportunities, and other chapel activities.
- Provide companionship and meaningful interaction with Sisters between assigned duties.
- Maintain clean, neat, and safe neighborhood areas and Sister rooms.
- Maintain equipment cleanliness according to daily use and scheduled cleaning procedures.
- Follow all infection control, safety, and confidentiality policies in accordance with Mount St. Francis Center standards and state regulations.
- Demonstrate familiarity with fire, tornado, and disaster procedures.
- Complete additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
