Care Attendant, Assisted Living Facility - 12 hour Shifts

About Us

Camino is a "warm and comforting" assisted living and independent living community. It is family owned and operated. Executive Director CJ Patterson has been at the helm for 15 plus years, starting as an Activity Assistant, Maintenance Director prior to Executive Director. The Lead Assisted Living Manager has overseen the Care Department for over 10 years. There is a collegial atmosphere with many long-tenured staff. Come check us out as the team works to provide a great living environment for our seniors.

Camino Retirement Apartments is a great place to work! We have many long-term staff members who take great pride in caring for our senior residents.

Do you want to become part of a fun, dynamic team? If so, please call, email or stop by to fill out an application so we can get acquainted!

This position is for a care attendant on the day and night shifts. This individual must have a demonstrated passion to work with the elderly. We would love to learn about your background and interests. Camino is located at 12101 Lomas Blvd at Juan Tabo near Manzano high School. We are a six story building with 99 assisted living apartments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Maintains a clean, neat professional appearance following nursing assistants' dress code.
• Shows a loving, caring attitude with residents, families and other staff members at all times.
• Communicates clearly and appropriately in a soft tone showing patience and respect.
• Receives report from shift nurse prior to each shift worked.
• Follows nurses' assignment and instructions and assumes responsibility for assigned resident's care.
• Assists residents with bathing, grooming and personal needs.
• Assists residents with bowel and bladder needs and with incontinence protection products.
• Assists residents in dressing or undressing.
• Assists residents in ambulating or transferring from bed, chair, wheelchair or commode.
• Assists residents to and from dining room during meal times.
• Assists residents to planned activities in which they wish to participate.
• Provides privacy for residents by always knocking prior to entering room.
• Maintains a safe, clean, organized and quiet environment through the facility.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings and in-services and/or receives required training as state regulations outline.
• Understand fire and disaster plans and reacts appropriately if an emergency arises.
• Makes beds.
• Knowledgeable of and implements all safety, universal precautions and Company policies/procedures for the protection of residents, co-workers and self.

PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Walking, bending, lifting, grasping, pushing, pulling, reaching
• Ability to communicate with residents, families and personnel.
• Ability to remain calm under stress.
• Ability to demonstrate patience, tact, courtesy, enthusiasm and positive attitude.
• Ability to read and write in English.

Qualifications and Skills

Applicant must:
· Be at least 18 years of age
· Have 1 year of experience working with the elderly

Job Type: Full-time

Be reliable, dependable and caring!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• senior care: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Albuquerque, NM 87112 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person