Caregiver

Company: Memory Care at The Lodges
Location: Lacey
Posted on: February 15, 2021

Job Description:

Active Washington State Nursing Assistant Certification/Registration License or Home Care Aide License. Current CPR Certification. Past experience as a caregiver in some capacity.

Schedule: FULL TIME, Evening Shift, Mon - Fri, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

CNA Salary Bonus Programs

Memory Care at The Lodges recognizes that being a nurse is a challenging occupation, but one of vital importance to the world of health care. We want to ensure that our Nurse Aides aren't just properly compensated for their services but want to grow as a care giver with us.

Extra Shift Bonus Pay: In addition to time-and-a-half for overtime, Nurse Aides who volunteer to work extra shifts can earn an additional $3.75 an hour!
We recognize that many Nurse Aides have educational goals extending beyond their current roles. We'll work with you on school schedules and shift coverage so that you can complete your LPN and/or RN license.


Company Benefits Include:

Medical benefits including medical, dental, & vision
Paid sick and vacation time
Free Life Insurance
Mentor Program
Access To Public Transportation
We Promote from Within

Equipment Used: Blood Pressure Gauge, Thermometer, Wheelchair, Mechanical Lift Devices, and Gait Belt.

Environment: Inside 98%, Outside 2%

Duties and Responsibilities: Including but not limited to, the following functions are considered essential to the CNA position. Assistance may range from total, to partial, to stand by depending upon physical and cognitive ability of resident.

Assist resident with all Activities of Daily Living - transfers, positioning, bathing, grooming (hair, teeth, nails, general hygiene), dressing, toileting, meals/nourishment, etc.
Take vital signs of residents, e.g., temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate, weight, and record information.
Required to clean facility areas in absence of housekeeping (i.e., wet floor, trash disposal, common areas).
Maintain each bedside unit in neat and orderly condition and all service areas.
Make continuous observations of housekeeping and maintenance needs, e.g., broken fixtures, burned out light bulbs, soiled, floors/curtains, and report promptly.
Assist in assuring the maximum quality of life for all residents by maintaining privacy, accommodating individual preference, promoting independence, encouraging and assisting participation in facility activities/events, and communicating respectfully at all times.
Respond promptly to all resident assistance requests.
Maintain continuous communication with Charge Nurse. Participate in report; communicate all changes and unusual observation concerning resident's physical and psycho-social functioning.
CNAs attend unit meetings as scheduled, all mandatory in-services and optional in-services per individual needs and interest, for a total of at least 12 hours annually. Outside educational offerings may be substituted for optional in-service hours by providing proof of attendance. Mandatory in-services cannot be substituted.
Other duties as assigned by the Lodge Nurse Supervisor on duty.
Have Questions?? Please contact Zina Campbell, at z.campbell@lodgesmc.com

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