What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifespring Attendant - On-call position at Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community?
About Lifespring
Lifespring will be a new innovative memory care day program offered at Cross Keys Village, focused on engaging the mind, body, and spirit of those living with dementia. Lifespring at Cross Keys Village is specifically designed to combine health services with social activities in order to help participants stay mentally and physically engaged, reduce their isolation, and slow down any decline in their abilities. Our secure, supportive program offers a variety of wholesome and stimulating activities, supervised by a trained and caring team in an inviting setting.
Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community (CKV) is currently seeking a compassionate caregiver to become a part of our Lifespring team! As the Lifespring Attendant, you will have the opportunity to provide comprehensive care and support to the participants of the day program.
This opening is for an on-call/as needed position. Available hours will vary from week to week depending on participant attendance, however this position has potential to cover 4-hour shifts - 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. or 7.5-hour shifts 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 pm.
What Makes Us Different
At CKV, we believe caring for our team is just as important as caring for our residents. In addition to the great traditional benefits we offer our team; such as medical plans, paid time off program, and retirement savings plan, we offer:
- Onsite auto services for convenience
- Free wellness classes to support mind and body health
- Access to our gym and pool right on campus
- Team giveaways and incentives to show support and appreciation
- Team member events, recognition programs, and celebrations throughout the year
- Excellent onsite dining options with employee discounts
- A culture guided by Christian values, where kindness and respect are at the heart of everything we do
Who We Are
As the largest nonprofit, single-site retirement community in Pennsylvania, Cross Keys Village is dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults. It is our vision to be a leading innovator offering older adults a life infused with quality and purpose. We accomplish these goals – and more through our compassionate team of individuals who strive every day to provide the best care and services our community needs.
Job Description
As the Lifespring Attendant, your scope of responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Displaying enthusiasm, willingness, and aptitude for working with a variety of people. Utilizing good listening skills and stimulating participants’ conversations
- Providing physical and emotional support to Participants. Observing and reporting changes in physical and emotional status applying basic knowledge of body systems and common diseases.
- Directing group activities and motivating the participants as directed by the Lifespring Day Services Manager. This includes but is not limited to facilitating concurrent activities, directing or assisting with group activities, assisting with community outings, and providing participants with resources for self-recreation
- Serving meals and snacks while promoting a dignified dining experience. Assisting participants in cutting food, opening cartons, pouring beverages, and providing verbal cueing as needed, during mealtime. Monitoring Participants food intake, as directed. Dispensing nutritional supplements and documents used, as ordered.
- Assisting up to 28 participants per day with activities of daily living. This includes but is not limited to, assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, ambulation, transfers, and laundering personal clothing items. Utilizing proper body mechanics when lifting, transferring, and walking with participants and in all other job duties.
- Regularly interacting with family members to provide updates, answer questions, resolves concerns, and ensures safety to provide for Participants needs. May participate in the review/revision of Participant care plans and meetings.
- Maintaining an orderly environment through light housekeeping, including but not limited to cleaning communal areas, setting tables, washing dishes, collecting trash, and washing the participants and community laundry.
Education Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Three to five years of work-related experience providing direct care to older adults is required.
- Current enrollment in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry is strongly preferred.
- CPR/FA/AED certification is required.
- Successful completion of the medication administration and diabetic training course is required.
- Must be Serv-Safe certified or willing to obtain within 3 months of hire.
Join Our Work Family
As a team member at Cross Keys Village, you will be provided with many benefits such as a positive work environment and comprehensive training opportunities. Our large and beautiful campus also offers you excellent dining options, access to community events and much more.
If you want to become a part of our unique and friendly team, apply to be the Lifespring Attendant with Cross Keys Village today!