Caregiver/CNA (Full Time 7am-3pm Shift)

Kisco Senior Living•Rockville, MD

4d•$22 - $23

About The Position

The Caregiver at The Preston of Rockville meets community residents’ needs by helping with activities of daily living. The role delivers quality care while encouraging independence and supporting each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being. The position is scheduled for the first shift, 7 a.m.–3 p.m., and pays $22–$23 per hour, depending on experience. Caregivers support residents’ personal care, safety, companionship, social engagement, and daily well-being; maintain documentation and confidentiality; assist with community operations and events; and work collaboratively with associates across the community. Employment offers are contingent on successfully completing the pre-employment process, including a drug screen, job-specific physical, TB test, and background check. The company covers the cost of these pre-hire requirements. Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Bring a smile to work every day.
Be a great team player.
Basic competency using multiple forms of technology, including Microsoft Office, internet-based applications, and custom applications.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.
Must meet state training requirements and/or certifications.
First Aid and CPR certification, if required.

Nice To Haves

High school education or GED equivalent preferred.
Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor residents’ general well-being and immediately report changes in condition to the appropriate associate or department.
Assist residents with simple requests or find the appropriate associate to help.
Learn resident preferences and provide customer service that exceeds expectations and enhances resident satisfaction.
Supervise or assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, ambulation, and other activities of daily living.
Provide companionship and develop strong resident relationships.
Respond to emergencies according to policies and procedures.
Help residents use assistive devices, including walkers, wheelchairs, and hearing aids.
Encourage residents to practice self-care.
Document care provided according to documentation standards and observe and monitor residents to support documentation of their status.
Provide input to the Care Services Director and/or Resident Care Coordinator/Dementia Care Coordinator to help keep individual service plans current.
Regularly review the 24 Hour Report and care checklists.
Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy.
Follow standard precautions, infection-control procedures, and safe work practices.
Cover the Customer Service desk in the Care Services lobby when necessary and answer telephone calls according to company policy and standards.
Support, lead, and participate in resident-centered wellness programs.
Resolve resident questions according to established policies and procedures.
Greet and direct family members, potential residents, prospects, and other individuals to appropriate staff contacts.
Assist with and participate in community special events and marketing events.
Help residents meet social needs through interaction with staff, family, and other residents, including encouraging and reminding them about wellness programming.
Assist with upkeep of community common areas and residents’ rooms, including making beds, taking out trash, and washing dishes.
Assist with resident laundry as assigned.
Support open and honest communication among associates and work as part of the team within the department and across the community.
Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag while working.
Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies.
Ensure regulatory compliance and immediately report issues or concerns to a supervisor.
Support continuous improvement and adhere to regulations, laws, company standards, and the Associate Handbook.
Understand and support the community sales process.
Perform other related duties as required.