Elder Assistant 1st Shift 7a-3p

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio • Bluffton, OH

5d • Onsite

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:

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).
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, and stooping for up to 75% of an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull objects and individuals weighing up to and exceeding 350 lbs with the use of proper equipment.
• Exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs constantly.
• Work in a variety of environments (clean, cluttered, unsanitary, etc.).
• Exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and cleaning chemicals.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed