At Potter Ridge Assisted Living you become part of our proud "Potter Ridge Family!" We are seeking a dedicated staff for Care Provider who wish to make a difference in the lives of those that we serve.

The Care Provider provides personalized care and service; uphold the philosophy of assisted living, and well being of the residents. He/she supports our residents by providing personal care.

Now offering CNA classes for our employees.

Current openings

6am-2:30pm Full-Time and Part-Time

2pm-10:30pm Part-Time

10:00pm - 6:30am Part-Time

on-call

Shift differentials: $0.50 for PM and &1.00 For overnight. Additional hourly compensation for CNAs and TMAs.

General Accountabilities:

• Provide for the daily physical care of residents. Assist residents in getting up, toileting, washing, showering, dressing, grooming, brushing teeth, and with other personal hygiene and assistance needs.
• Medication administration/assistance as delegated by RN.
• Provide an environment that enhances the psychological well being of residents.
• Assist residents with their activities of daily living such as and not limited to; assistance with dressing in the morning and evening, hygiene, toileting assistance, shower assistance, medication administration/assistance as delegated by RN.
• Clean up and tidy resident apartment.
• Review the assigned tasks and service plan for each resident’s care and ensure completion.
• Establish and maintain good relationship with residents and their families.
• Notes changes in a resident’s condition on a day‐to‐day basis and inform management staff of changes.
• Ensure that all systems for providing and tracking resident care are completed in accordance with the residence policies and procedures.
• Be open to filling available shifts based on your availability.
• Ensure required paperwork for providing resident care is completed and up‐to‐date.
• Review daily any and all communication tools used in providing resident care.
• Communicate residents’ needs with caregiver staff at change of shift and as needed

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and documentation on each resident.
• Ability to effectively present information on one‐to‐one and small group situations to customers, residents and other employees of the organization.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications:

• Preferred 1 year experience working with older adults, preferably in providing some personal care. Will accept people with no experience. We are willing to train the right person for the position. a CNA is not required for this position.
• Ability to use computers and software applications
• Preferred knowledge of healthcare, dementia care and/or aging issues
• Skilled at establishing trust relationships with customers
• Must be punctual, with a good attendance record.
• Must be mature and emotionally stable using calm and kind tone of voice, remaining calm in difficult or unusual circumstances.
• Promoted independence, not dependence, with residents offering choices and fostering self‐help skills.
• Must be able to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Must be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
• Must work as a team member with other personnel, supervisor, Director of Health Services, and Executive Director
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to learn and assist in other areas of the facility.
• Must be able to report any unobserved area in poor repair to the Executive Director
• Must be able to report any resident changes to immediate supervisor.
• Must be able to document as required.
• Must be able to report needs of supplies to the Executive Director
• Must follow facility dress code; maintain good personal hygiene and grooming.

Physical Demands
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move supplies,

• equipment, and materials weighting approximately 35‐40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and depth perception, the ability to adjust focus.

In a typical eight‐ hour day, employee will:

• Stand/walk up to six hours a day
• Sit up to two hours a day
• Frequently support up to 70 pounds
• Occasionally lift/carry up to 15 pounds
• Frequently kneel, bend, and reach
• Secure proper assistance for transferring and lifting of residents as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked with us before? If so, please list dates.
• Are you able to pass a background check?
• How soon would you be able to start if offered the position?
• Are you able to have reliable transportation to and from work?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person