What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Care Aide position at Cirrus House, Inc.?
Company Overview
READ THE JOB SUMMARY PLEASE: Cirrus House, Inc. is a dedicated not-for-profit organization committed to supporting individuals with mental illness outside of clinical settings. Since 1984, we have promoted quality of life and independence through advocacy, employment opportunities, housing, and community programs that foster belonging and purpose.
Job Summary
Are you a compassionate and detail-oriented individual? We are seeking one OVERNIGHT care aide, to work two nine-hour shifts on Friday and Saturday nights. Overnight runs from 11:30pm to 8:30am. We are also seeking one DAY TIME case aide to work 22 hours per week from 9:00am-2:30pm. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in senior care, assisted living environments and building professional relationships with residents. This role involves providing essential support to residents through meal prepping and cooking for future meals and for breakfast, cleaning of the facility and ensuring a safe, respectful environment that promotes dignity and well-being. This is a part-time position only but would fill in PRN with the other two overnight staff in the future. This position will be a permanent position with the team.
A clean criminal history and DHHS background is required.
Duties
RESIDENT RELATIONS- Building sincere strengths based/asset focused relationships, in a professional setting.
CLEANING/COOKING AND MAINTENANCE- Verbal reminders to residents to ensure their daily living activities are completed, maintaining a healthy, clean safe home-like environment.
DOCUMENTATION- of daily activities/interactions with residents, communicating with staff on other shifts.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS/QUALIFICATIONS: One year experience with individuals who have special needs, preferably experience with mental illness. Ability to create and enhance a warm, friendly community living environment. Ability to prepare and cook meals for up to 23 people as well as clean up after the meal is over.
Ability to bend stoop, lift to perform duties necessary to complete required job duties. We to not lift or bathe residents; they are independant at our facility. Follow the policy and procedures of the facility and food code guidelines established by the State of Nebraska Assisted Living Facilities.
Qualifications
- Prior caregiving experience preferred.
- Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check, NDHHS background check and drug test.
- Experience working in assisted living facilities or home care environments
- Excellent communication skills coupled with compassionate caregiving abilities to support residents’ emotional well-being.
- Ability to work effectively within HIPAA guidelines ensuring confidentiality of medical records and sensitive information. Join our team to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors and individuals requiring specialized care through your dedication and expertise!
- Ideal applicant is dependable and trustworthy.
- Team player attitude.
Pay: $17.00 - $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19