Kendal Crosslands Communities is Hiring a Home Care Resident Assistant (Sign-on bonus up to $6,000) Near Kennett Square, PA
Responsibilities :
Providing confident, efficient, and complete care as outlined the individual care plan of resident; may require assistance with areas such as bathing and hygiene, meal preparation, medication reminders, laundry services, escort for shopping and errands, accompanying resident to medical appointments, pet care, assistance in going for a walk/exercising, light housekeeping, home management, and/or companionship
Maintaining educational requirements of 12 hours annually
Consistently maintaining registration required by state of PA
Maintaining annual CPR certification, which includes training on the use of an AED device
Establishes a compassionate environment by providing support with a friendly and caring approach to resident, friends, families, and staff in the residents home environment which may be independent living, personal care, and/or skilled nursing
Communicates resident well-being and needs by reporting concerns and/or changes in resident's physical, psychological, and social conditions to the home care manager
Maintains clean working environment by maintaining resident's living environment neat and orderly
Completing job list responsibilities on assigned shift
Adhering to infection control procedures
Maintaining appropriate personal appearance and hygiene
Documenting information in a timely and accurate manner in the resident's chart
Maintains continuity of personalized plan of care by communicating actions and needs of resident to the Resident Care Department
Accompanying residents (all areas) to medical or other appointments, in accordance with Kendal~Crosslands Communities policies transportation schedule or as assigned by supervisor
Ensuring that necessary paperwork is provides by nursing staff and brought to appointment, and then transferring instructions to nursing staff upon return
Qualifications/Experience:
Successful completion or an approved nursing assistant program and certification exam
Maintains state requirement annual education hours
At least one year of experience in a home care or long term care setting
Must possess current, valid PA driver's license in good standing and must be insurable by Kendal~Crosslands Communities Insurance
Must have access to reliable personal vehicle to travel from home to home
Physical demands:
Stands/walks most of the shift
Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, lift, and transfer residents weighing 50-250 pounds
Able to wear gloves and other protective equipment
Capable of clearly communicating with residents
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible spending Accounts
Short and Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Paid time off
Personal Days
Holiday pay
Employee Assistance Program
403B and Generous Match
Tuition Reimbursement for Full Time and Part Time staff
Special discounted Tuition through selected college.