About the position
When you work at The Avalon, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life! The Avalon is recruiting for Resident Care Associates - you may call this role a Nursing Assistant or a C.N.A. We require a very high level of customer service so candidates who have a passion for seniors are needed. While experience is appreciated, we are willing to train those who have a true heart for working with seniors. Resident Care Associates perform various resident care activities and related nonprofessional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of residents.
Responsibilities
- Assist all residents/clients with a high quality of personal care, including but not limited to; bathing, dressing, grooming, shaving, incontinent care, foot care, vital signs, height and weight checks per policy.
- Make all beds as needed in A.M., turn down as needed in P.M. and change bed linens once each week or PRN.
- Complete resident's personal laundry as assigned.
- Assist residents with meal time. Cut food. Encourage to eat.
- Promote a calm atmosphere.
- Complete and document shift assignments as assigned, if unable to complete, report to nursing supervisor.
- Report to nurse on duty and Director of Health Services all unusual behavior of resident (changing of status).
- Provide activities as planned and/or directed.
- Respond to call lights and emergencies in a timely manner.
- Provide emergency care within scope of practice.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- One (1) year experience working as a CNA/PCA/HHA/RA preferred
- One (1) year experience working in assisted living/memory care preferred
Benefits
- Salary $17/Hour
