Caregiver

As a caregiver with Ovation Heartwood, you join a team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve. This is more than a job – it’s a place where our team members build lasting relationships with patients and residents, their families, and fellow team members. 

We are seeking experienced caregivers to join our team!

Benefits Offered:

At Ovation, we believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind—so you can focus on making a difference every day. 

Employees are Benefits-eligible at 30 hours/week. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following hire 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Regence medical plans (PPO & HDHP), Delta Dental (with orthodontia), and VSP vision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance (Canopy)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Flexible PTO program combining vacation, sick, and holiday time
• Paid Holidays – Six recognized holidays, with premium pay for eligible hourly employees
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Available after 90 days, with discretionary employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – Employer contributes up to $600/year for HDHP participants
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Medical, Limited, Dependent Care, and Commuter options
• Supplemental Insurance Options – Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life & Disability (Sun Life)
• Legal Insurance – Affordable access to legal support for common life needs
• Pet Insurance – Discounted plans through Wishbone
• Employee Discounts – Savings on travel, entertainment, electronics, fitness & more (Tickets at Work)

Responsibilities: 

• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative and descriptive manner.
• Report all changes in a resident’s condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Change Nurse as soon as practical.
• Make resident comfortable (i.e., put to bet, get water, etc.).
• Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area
• Assist with loading/unloading residents from vehicles as necessary
• Assist residents with daily dental and mouth care (i.e., brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.).
• Assist residents with bath functions (i.e., bed bath, tub or shower bath, etc.) as directed
• Answer resident calls as promptly as feasible.
• Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
• Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes
• Other duties as assigned

 Qualifications:  

• Must be enrolled in a state approved Certified Nursing Assistant course before start date.
• Must be 18 or older per state regulation.
• Have knowledge and experience caring for and interacting with elders
• Possess a passion for caregiving and a desire to help others
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
• Must have an active CPR/BLS Certification.

Ovation by Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify