*Requires at least 6 months of previous care taking experience*
$1,250 Sign On Bonus for Full-Time/$750 Sign On Bonus for Part-Time!
Offering Differentials! Evening Diff: 5pm - 11pm $2.00 per hour, Night Diff: 11pm - 6am $3.00 per hour & Weekend Diff: 2pm Friday through Sunday at 11:59pm $1.50 per hour.
FT 8am - 8pm Rotating Schedule with E/O Weekend Off!
FT 8pm - 8am Rotating Schedule with E/O Weekend Off!
SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, assists with activities of daily living and daily tasks.Provides effective, timely, and quality assistance and related support for AssistedLiving and Independent Living Residents.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
General

• Assists with resident reminders
• Transportation to and from meals and activities
• Delivering meals in dining room and apartments
• Providing response customer service to varying standard daily requests
• Assists with Activities and socialization
• Helps set out clothes and personal items
• Assists with indoor and outdoor mobility with supportive devices
• Responsible for ordering supplies for the Cottage from appropriate departments

Direct Care

• Assists residents with daily dental and mouth care (i.e. brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc. as needed)
• Assists residents with undressing/dressing as necessary
• Assists residents with hair care functions (i.e. Combing, brushing, shampooing, etc.)
• Assists residents with nail care (i.e. Clipping, trimming and cleaning the finger/toenails)
• Assists residents with bathing functions according to resident service plan and as directed (i.e. Shower, bath, and whirlpools)
• Assists residents with shaving (female residents - facial hair, under arms, legs, etc. as instructed. Male residents - facial hair.)
• Position residents in correct and comfortable positions for pressure relief
• Assists residents with bowel and bladder functions. (i.e. Take to bathroom, change Prevails, perform pericare, etc.)
• Assists residents with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, and wheelchairs. Assists residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed
• Answers resident calls promptly
• Assists with the care of the dying resident, maintaining hope, dignity and love for the resident at all times

Housekeeping and General Cleaning

• Make beds as needed
• Changes soiled linen and bedding
• Disposes of soiled or contaminated items in accordance with facility policy on blood borne pathogens
• Cleans all areas of the resident's environment according to housekeeping procedures

Communication/Reporting

• Takes vital signs on residents and properly records each resident's vital signs as assigned (i.e. Blood pressure, temperature, pulse)
• Observes residents well being including changes in behavior, change in vital signs, etc. and reports such changes to the appropriate supervisor
• Weighs and measures residents as instructed
• Participates in and receives the nursing report on assigned shift
• Maintains the confidentiality of all resident care information according to the St. John's Policy on Confidentiality and Residents Rights
• Reports suspected abuse of a resident or inappropriate behavior toward a resident to the supervisor immediately

Food Preparation and Service

• Assist in serving food
• Facilitates Flexibility in meal plan and provision
• Encourages resident's participation in food preparation, service, and clean up
• Prepares and stores food as per requirements of Serve Safe™ course
• Encourages and makes available healthy snacks
• Orders groceries as per procedure

Safety

• Obeys safety rules of St. John's United
• Identifies, reports, and/or corrects obvious safety hazards
• Attends Mandatory safety in-services
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when transferring residents
• Follows established policies and procedures regarding exposure to blood/body fluids
• Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies( i.e. gait belts, personal protective equipment)

Mission/Customer Service
Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals.
Follows the St. John's Guidelines for Customer Service
Let the Mission be your guide
Make eye contact and smile
Greet & welcome each and every person
Seek out personal contact
Provide immediate service-listen and act
Use appropriate body language at all times
Be gracious to each and every person
Employee Responsibilities

• Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations
• Follows policy and procedures on TB Testing
• Attends all mandatory in-services
• Attends and participates in scheduled training and educational classes to maintain current certification in accord with the State of Montana
• Performs other duties as assigned by Nurse Managers or person in charge of area where work is being done

REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or GED preferred. Prior experience in a human service or health care setting preferred. Must complete the SJU CNA Course within 6 months from hire date. Must obtain certification within 120 days of class completion.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

• Skill in observation of human behaviors or changes of condition
• Ability to understand written and verbal communication. Ability to interact effectively and professionally with residents, family members, and coworkers
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects
• Ability to understand and follow safety policies and procedures
• Need to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully pass required state certification exam
• Ability to use various health care supplies and equipment, including blood pressure devices, thermometers, wheelchairs, lifts, etc
• Ability to understand resident charts and service plans
• Ability to relate to and work with the ill, elderly, disabled, emotionally upset, and at times, combative people within the facility
• Ability to respond to residents needs in a timely and professional manner, recognizing the resident's rights
• Ability to deal with stressful situations (i.e. Death and Dying)