Elder Assistant 1st Shift 7a-3p
About The Position
As an Elder Assistant , you will provide essential support to elders by assisting with daily living activities, maintaining cleanliness, and enhancing their overall quality of life. Your key responsibilities include: Assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal care. Transporting elders to activities, meals, and appointments. Serving meals, assisting with dietary needs, and ensuring dietary compliance. Conducting activities that engage and enrich the lives of elders. Cleaning and maintaining elder rooms, common areas, and workspaces. Assisting with incontinence care, morning and evening routines. Monitoring and reporting changes in elders’ conditions to the Charge Nurse.
Requirements
- A willingness to care for older adults and commitment to the organization’s mission.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Ability to complete and maintain annual training requirements: 8 hours of in-service annually.
- 4 additional hours of dementia-specific training annually (if assigned to a dementia care unit).
- First Aid certification from a recognized credentialing body (American Red Cross or equivalent).
Responsibilities
- Assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal care.
- Transporting elders to activities, meals, and appointments.
- Serving meals, assisting with dietary needs, and ensuring dietary compliance.
- Conducting activities that engage and enrich the lives of elders.
- Cleaning and maintaining elder rooms, common areas, and workspaces.
- Assisting with incontinence care, morning and evening routines.
- Monitoring and reporting changes in elders’ conditions to the Charge Nurse.
Benefits
- Competitive wages and benefits.
- Flexible scheduling options.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
