POSITION: CAREGIVER (FLOAT POOL STAFF)

COMPANY: Suite Living Senior Care

LOCATION(S): Must be willing and able to travel to all locations.

South Metro (West St. Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Burnsville, Prior Lake, Shakopee, Lakeville, Eden Prairie)

TYPE: PT or FT

SHIFT(S): ALL AVAILABLE (AM 6am-2pm, PM 2pm-10pm, NOC 10pm-6am)

BENEFITS:

We offer Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical plans, PTO, Paid Holidays, company paid Life and Long-Term Disability, 401k with up to 3% company match.

You must be at least 18 years of age for this direct care position.

Suite Living Senior Care is seeking qualified CAREGIVERS to join our Float Pool Staff! This is a great opportunity to gain experience and exposure to multiple communities in the Twin Cities area. It is required that you have reliable transportation and the ability to travel to our 14 Suite Living Communities. You will be expected to spend at least 1-3 months at ONE location before moving onto another (unless there is a critical staffing need elsewhere, we need to be able to call on you to assist.)

Our communities are 32-bed Memory Care Assisted Living facilities. You must be a CNA or have at least ONE year of Caregiving experience in a Long Term Care or similar environment.

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing personal care and delegated nursing services designed to maintain the clients' physical and emotional wellbeing. The position will involve working at multiple locations in the region (regions to be determined or changed at employers' discretion).

As a Float Staff employee, you will be expected to rotate locations once per month, as well as travel to any Suite Living communities that need to utilize the Float Pool for staffing purposes.

Current Locations: Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Ramsey, Roseville, Vadnais Heights, Little Canada, North St. Paul, West St. Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Burnsville, Prior Lake, Shakopee, Spring Lake Park and Lakeville

RESPONSIBLITIES & DUTIES:

• Assist the resident with personal cares as identified in the assignment sheet/client care plan. These cares may include all or some of the following: assisting with dressing, grooming and oral cares; shampooing of hair; assisting with showering or bathing; rubbing with lotions; fingernail cares and foot cares if instructed to do so by an RN; redirection of a confused client, and other cares as assigned.
• Assisting the residents in the use of the commode, urinal, and toilet and with adult incontinence products as assigned.
• Assisting with ambulation and transfers, including proper use of a transfer belt and assistive devices and proper body mechanics to avoid injury.
• Assist in use of hearing aids and glasses for residents.
• Medication reminders, assistance or administration as delegated by RN.
• Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration as instructed. Report changes or concerns to RN.
• Notify RN of any complaints or concerns raised by the resident, residents family member, or representative.
• Help each resident to reach and maintain his/her highest level of performance and independence. Must promote residents independence, not dependence, by offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
• Establish rapport with residents, lead resident in activities as assigned and provide socialization and companionship to residents while performing assigned tasks.
• Assist with treatments as delegated the Register Nurse according to the client's individualized care plan or with therapy tasks as assigned by a licensed health professional.
• Observe resident and report to the LPN or RN changes in the residents physical and emotional condition, such as change in attitude, appearance, loss of appetite, weight, etc.
• Document services provided accurately and consistent with agency policies and complete all required paperwork in a timely and legible manner.
• Follow agency policies regarding safety rules and requirements and report any issues or concerns about your safety or any injuries immediately to the LPN or RN.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma required
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Caregiver in a Senior Living or similar environment (CNA/NAR/RA/HHA)
• CNA preferred, but not required
• Must have reliable transportation and availability to travel to ALL locations within North Metro or South Metro group of Suite Living Senior Care locations - this is an ABSOLUTE MUST.