CNA/Med Tech ~ Assisted Living

The Davis Community • Wilmington, NC

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About The Position

The Davis Community is a vibrant senior living neighborhood and has been a proud corporate citizen of Wilmington, NC for over 60 years. Established as a skilled nursing facility in the early 1960s, Davis quickly became the premier healthcare center for senior care, and while they have grown and evolved, adding to services offered, we continue to be highly regarded in the region as a community that emphasizes compassion, care, and show of respect and dignity for residents. At The Davis Community, deliberate and diligent efforts are made to emphasize and focus on an underlying culture of respect and service that can be seen and felt by all. Employees, residents, and guests of the community are treated with respect and personalized care to the best of the organization's ability. The desire to continue to elevate all aspects of services is preeminent so that Davis can provide an empowering and caring retirement atmosphere filled with friends, enjoyment, and a fulfilling sense of community.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA I) of an accredited program and possess a current nurse aide certificate for the state of North Carolina.
• Must be certified as a Medication Technician in the state of North Carolina.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and experience dealing with the elderly population.
• Must be able to operate office equipment, including but not limited to the copier and fax machines, and all appropriate nursing equipment.
• Must be able to work in a well-lighted, office area and/or neighborhood.
• May stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the workday.
• Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds.
• Must be able to read and write the English language.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care and assists with the following ADLs including but not limited to shaving, oral hygiene, bathing, nail care, dressing, grooming and toileting.
• Performs daily tidying and upkeep of the resident rooms.
• Provides assistance or guidance to residents for any/all appropriate activities.
• Observes residents for any changes in condition and reports to the Clinical Director or the Administrator.
• Serves meals and assists residents during the dining activity.
• Delivers meal trays to residents who are unable to join us in the dining room and assists residents with eating and the clearing of all tables after each meal.
• Participates in, transports residents and assists with resident-centered activity program.
• Provides other personal services to residents under Supervisor In Charge direction.
• Performs medication administration to residents and documentation including ordering, returning medications and maintaining MARs.
• Participates in planned in-service and staffing sessions; obtains at least 12 continuing education units per year or as mandated by the State.
• Answers call bells promptly in the absence of an available CNA or PCA when primary duties are done and documented.
• Maintains each resident's self-respect, personal dignity, and personal safety.
• Reads daily assignment sheets and carries out or delegates tasks. Assures that all shift documentation is completed.
• Assists PCAs and CNAs as needed and whenever primary supervisory tasks are completed.

Benefits

• State-of-the-art Facilities
• On-demand Pay
• Benefits begin after 30 days
• Low-cost lunches
• Free Membership to our gym and indoor pool
• Shift differential
• Work-life Balance
• Growth
• Competitive Wages

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees