CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - Phoenix, AZ

KARE • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

KARE is an app that connects caregivers with senior living communities in need of support. Download the KARE app and start earning today! Earn extra income using the license you already have. Control your own schedule and work when you want! Access to potential new employers! No contracts or long-term commitments. Find your next permanent position with the KARE app. Unlike an agency, if one of our client communities wants to hire you, we don’t charge anything. Many of our Heroes use our KARE app to find their next permanent position! Work in any state in which you are licensed! KARE's mission is to transform caregivers like you into SUPERHEROES and allow care based communities to call on you to save the day! At KARE we connect caregivers and nurses with hundreds of Senior Housing and Post Acute Facilities in your area.

Requirements

• Requires a CNA license.
• Ability to lift at least 51 lbs on a regular basis and ability to help residents who require physical assistance.
• Fluently read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CNA license Required.
• Physically able to help residents who require physical assistance.
• Read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

• May require experience with caring for residents with memory impairment if assigned to memory care areas of a community.

Responsibilities

• Provide residents with medication administration and treatment assistance and services according to the health care provider's orders.
• Supervise residents who self-administer medication while following community and regulatory guidelines.
• Report any changes in residents' physical condition and/or behaviors.
• Maintain resident records regarding medication distribution, leisure activities, incidents and observations.
• Provide assistance as needed with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.
• Follow the schedule of resident's needs set out by supervisor.
• Provide emotional and social support to residents.
• Inform supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.
• Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
• Support the dining staff and possibly assist in the dining room.
• Be comfortable with emergency equipment and procedures.

Benefits

• HERO Real Time Pay™ - Get paid immediately once your shift is verified
• Sidekick Referral Program – Refer your friends and get paid for shifts they work!
• KARE HERO Perks – Expenses tracker, free NAHCA membership, bonus opportunities + more!
• Get paid the next business day after your work
• Bonus opportunity after you start working

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED