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

Kisco Senior Living•Rockville, MD

2d•$22 - $23

About The Position

The Caregiver at The Preston of Rockville meets residents’ needs by assisting 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 schedule is the first shift, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pay is $22–$23 per hour, depending on experience. The Caregiver monitors residents and reports changes in condition, assists with personal care and everyday requests, documents care, supports resident wellness and social needs, and responds to emergencies. The role also involves maintaining resident privacy, helping with community upkeep, supporting communication and teamwork, and assisting with community and marketing events. Employment offers are contingent on passing a drug screen, a job-related physical, a TB test, and a background check; the company covers the cost of these pre-employment requirements.

Requirements

Bring a positive attitude to work and be a strong 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.

Nice To Haves

High school education or GED equivalent.
First Aid certification and CPR, if required.
Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA).

Responsibilities

Monitor residents’ well-being and promptly report changes in condition to the appropriate associate or department.
Assist residents with requests or find the appropriate associate to help.
Learn resident preferences to provide exemplary customer service and enhance resident satisfaction.
Supervise or assist 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 such as walkers, wheelchairs, and hearing aids.
Encourage residents’ self-care.
Document care and resident status according to documentation standards.
Provide input to the Care Services Director and/or Resident Care Coordinator/Dementia Care Coordinator to 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 the telephone 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 community staff.
Assist with community special events and marketing events.
Support residents’ social needs through interaction with staff, family, and other residents, including encouraging participation in wellness programming.
Assist with general 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 and work collaboratively within the department and across the community.
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag.
Look for ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
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.