CNA - Assisted Living Evening Shift

The Davis Community•Wilmington, NC

4h•Onsite

About The Position

INTRODUCTION 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. COMMUNITY CULTURE 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. We spend about 2,000 hours per year at work. Why not make that time matter? For us, ‘work that matters’ is less about what you do, and more about how you do it. Our Leading advantages include: 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 We spend about 2,000 hours per year at work. Why not make that time matter? For us, ‘work that matters’ is less about what you do, and more about how you do it. The Davis Community requires that all current and new employees, including contract staff, receive an annual influenza vaccination and TB skin test unless a reasonable or disability accommodation is granted. We are looking for compassionate and dedicated caregivers to provide direct personal care for our residents in a manner that is consistent with our assisted living philosophy. Here at The Davis Community, each resident is a unique individual who receives a person-centered care plan. Our caregivers are an essential part of making our residents daily experiences worthwhile, safe and happy while fostering a sense of independence. Our residents are not nameless faces and neither are those who care for them. If you are interested in being a valued member of a healthcare team that works together for those in our care, The Davis Community is a great fit for you. We value compassionate and dependable team players. Apply now if you are interested in a fulfilling and service-orientated career! We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, benefits and other perks.

Requirements

Must be able to work full time 3-11pm including every other weekend
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.
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and experience dealing with the elderly population.
High School diploma or GED preferred.
CNA: 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 with no substantial findings.
CNA: At least have some experience in CNA work. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Provides personal care and assists with ADLs.
Performs daily tidying and upkeep of the resident rooms.
Provides assistance or guidance to residents for any/all appropriate activities.
Monitors and reports any change in physical or mental health of the residents.
Serves meals and assists residents during the dining activity.
Delivers meal trays to residents who are unable to join us in the dining room.
Participates in and assists with resident-centered activity program.
Provides other personal services to residents under Supervisor In Charge direction.
Assist with feeding residents with swallowing difficulties
Assist with gait training using assistive devices
Assist with or perform range of motion exercises
Empty and record drainage of catheter bag
Bowel and bladder retraining to regain continence
Collect urine and fecal specimens
Use of physical or mechanical devices attached to or adjacent to the resident which restrict movement or access to one’s own body used to restrict movement or enable or enhance functional abilities
Non-sterile dressing procedures
Force and restrict fluids
Care for non-infected pressure ulcers
Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, routine height and weight
Apply or assist with applying ace bandages, TEDs and binders for stable residents