Caregiver

Five Star Senior Living-posted 4 months ago

Lawrence, KS

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

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At Five Star Senior Living, our people are the critical link to those we serve, and it is their vitality, energy, and caring nature that allows us to fulfill our mission of enriching and inspiring the journey of life. In addition to nurturing and advancing the lives of our residents, our team members enjoy meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, within a supportive culture centered around advancing their lives, as well. The Certified Caregiver - CNA position is part of the Health & Wellness Team responsible for providing care to the residents. This position requires a combination of stamina, empathy, and compassion to effectively support the needs of residents.

Accurately perform and record vital signs, height and weight.
Accurately calculate and record weight gain/loss and fluid intake/output.
Maintain a clean and safe resident environment.
Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and the importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor.
Perform palliative and post-mortem care.
Perform routine care rounds on each assigned resident, at minimum, every two hours (or more frequently as indicated).
Assist residents with mobility.
Assist residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Help residents maintain comfortable positions in bed or in chairs to promote comfort.
Assist with light housekeeping tasks.
Ability to respond quickly to medical emergencies and remain calm under pressure.
Responsibilities include customer service, administering medication, caregiving, resident safety and communication.

Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old, or the age required by state regulations, whichever is higher.
Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens.
A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is preferred and may be mandatory in certain states.
Completion of a state-approved nursing assistant training program and successful passing of a state-approved competency examination, where required.
Demonstrates effective time management skills.
Take Vital signs.
Medication supervision (within the scope of the state regulations).
Read, write, speak and understand the English language.

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