What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver / Resident Aide position at Healthcare Services & Senior?
Come Make a World of Difference ........... Currently searching for a Full-Time HCA or CNA.
Bring your Customer Service Skills to work in a Meaningful Career.
We are HIRING and TRAINING individuals who want to use their Customer Service skills to work with Seniors in a MEANINGFUL way.
Maple Creek Senior Living is seeking dependable and compassionate caregivers / resident aides who are reliable and customer-service focused for our Assisted Living Community.
As a Resident Aide, you will be responsible for performing various resident care activities essential to caring for the ongoing personal needs of our resident population. Under general supervision, you will assist and/or provide direct care to an assigned group of Residents, as needed for their activities of daily living. You will be responsible for ensuring that you provide our Residents with consistent, compassionate, competent, high-quality care.
Qualifications and Job Skills:
Must be at least 18 years of age; a high school graduate or equivalent GED is preferred. Experience working with elderly individuals or performing caregiving tasks is desired. Must meet or exceed all State and/or facility-mandated training and continuing education requirements within the specified timelines.
The following skills and attributes have been determined as essential qualifications for the Resident Aide position:
- Desire to work with the elderly in a homelike environment that upholds their privacy, dignity, choice, independence, and individuality.
- Ability to recognize and address problems promptly and appropriately.
- Appropriate communication skills to foster and maintain positive relations with residents and co-workers. Families and physicians, and any other vendors or visitors present in the community.
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours to meet the requirements of the job.
- Ability to work independently under general supervision yet respond well to direction and guidance.
- Ability to make appropriate decisions related to resident care.
- A general understanding of the needs of the elderly.
- Cheerful, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to learn new knowledge/skills.
- Able to work well with others and to function effectively as part of a team.
- Adheres to acceptable hygiene and grooming standards, with a willingness to follow Company dress code requirements.
- Good character and a continuing reputation of personal integrity.
Resident Aide will preferably have completed an HCA or CNA Certification with one-year experience. Non-certified Resident Aides will be considered with at least one year of previous caregiving experience, however, they must have the ability to obtain an HCA or CNA Certification.
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