Certified Nurse Aide CNA Memory Care

Iris Senior Living•Tulsa, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Iris Memory Care of Tulsa is looking for caregivers (CNAs). If you love memory care and have a heart for seniors, we'd love to meet you! We are a small, freestanding memory care assisted living community conveniently located off of the Creek Turnpike at E 101st and Mingo. 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.

Requirements

Must be an active on the OK Nurse Aide Registry as a certified nursing assistant.
High school diploma or GED required.
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.
Priority will be given to candidates who have worked in memory care before.

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.
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.