What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Sunset Woods Senior Living?
Join our compassionate healthcare team as a Medication Aide / Certified Nursing Assistant, where your dedication directly enhances the quality of life for our residents and patients. In this vital role, you will provide essential daily care, administer medications under supervision, and support clinical teams in delivering personalized, respectful care. This position offers an energizing environment that values your skills and commitment to promoting health, safety, and comfort for individuals across various care settings.
Responsibilities
Benefits
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents and patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support using equipment such as Hoyer lifts.
- Administer prescribed medications accurately following all safety protocols and documentation procedures.
- Monitor vital signs and observe changes in health status, promptly reporting findings to nursing staff.
- Maintain detailed medical records and documentation using electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic or Cerner to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Support specialized care needs such as dementia, Alzheimer's, memory care, behavioral health, hospice, or post-acute care services.
- Follow aseptic techniques during procedures like catheter care or phlebotomy to prevent infection and ensure patient safety.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments including hospitals (ICU, emergency medicine), nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or outpatient clinics to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Proven experience with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Point Click Care, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks for accurate medical documentation.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, and vital signs monitoring.
- Experience working in diverse settings including long-term care, acute care hospitals (Level I & II trauma centers), pediatric units (PICU), or behavioral health facilities.
- Skilled in medication administration and understanding of HIPAA compliance standards.
- Ability to perform complex caregiving tasks such as catheter care, aseptic technique procedures, and use of assistive devices like Hoyer lifts.
- Familiarity with specialized care areas including dementia/memory care, infectious disease management, hospice support, or geriatrics.
- Excellent communication skills combined with a proactive attitude toward patient service and teamwork in high-pressure environments such as ICU or urgent care settings. This role is ideal for motivated individuals eager to make a meaningful difference through dedicated caregiving and clinical support. We value your expertise and enthusiasm as we work together to provide exceptional patient-centered care across the continuum of health services.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.