What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA/Nurse Aide - Assisted Living + Memory Care (PRN) position at WESLEYAN HOMES, INC?
The work we do here is special. It takes someone special - YOU!
The Wesleyan has been providing personalized healthcare and services to seniors in the Georgetown community for over 60 years. Every day we strive to make a difference in the quality of someone’s life and we are looking for someone special like YOU to join us in making that difference and making it matter to the residents we serve!
We are currently looking for CNAs or non-certified Nurse Aides to work within our Assisted Living and Memory Care community at The Wesleyan. Nurse Aides are the direct caregivers of the residents within our Assisted Living and Memory Care community and are critical for making a positive difference in the life of our residents. An active CNA certification in the state of Texas and experience as a CNA or caregiver in an assisted living or memory care community along with a servant-minded approach to caring for others is absolutely essential to your success as a CNA or Nurse Aide at The Wesleyan.
Join us and be a part of a mission and values-based organization where you can make a difference and make it matter in the lives of others simply by bringing your passion and purpose to the work you do every day!
***We are currently hiring for PRN Shifts only***
Essential Job Functions:
- Perform all Nursing Aide procedures as directed in accordance with job description and instructions from Charge Nurse.
- Conduct resident rounds as assigned with oncoming or outgoing shift.
- Identify resident problems and report them immediately to a licensed nurse.
- Complete assignments timely, completely and accurately within the shift.
- Deliver direct care to residents, providing rehabilitative care when directed and necessary and render care in accordance with the Nursing Care Plan.
- Assist residents with bath, oral care, dressing/undressing, toileting, perineal care, catheter care, grooming, eating and checking vital signs.
- Perform light housekeeping chores in order to keep the residents’ room and unit within the standards of neatness and cleanliness required by organizational standards and regulatory agencies.
- Ensure residents are given adequate assistance with meals, nourishment and transportation to meal service area.
- Supervise and assist residents with prescribed meals as needed and feed residents who cannot feed themselves.
- Record accurately and timely, the care provided to the resident.
- Observe infection control procedures relating to nursing.
- Consistently work cooperatively with residents, nurses, other nursing assistants, physicians, nurse practitioners, families, administration, consultant personnel and ancillary service providers.
- Other duties as directed by the Wellness Director and/or Administrator.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Must possess current, active Nurse Aide Certificate from Texas Department of Health and must keep Certificate current.
- Must be in good physical and mental condition and willing to work with the aged population.
- Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm and be able to handle residents based on whatever maturity, cognitive and medical/physical level they are currently functioning.
- Must have the ability to work despite frequent interruptions.
- Must be able to read and write English with clarity sufficient to communicate with residents and teammates, follow instructions, identify materials from their labels and understand their directions for use.
- Must be able to take directions and supervision, follow directions and to work on a team providing care and general functions of a nursing unit.
- Experience working as a caregiver in a memory care community is preferred.
- Must have a service-minded approach to all aspects of the job.
- A passion for working within a senior living community and within an Assisted Living and Memory Care community is essential.
- Alignment with and enthusiasm about The Wesleyan's culture and core values.
The Wesleyan is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off