CAREGIVER - Five Star Quality Care : Job Details

Key Responsibilities

The Opportunity

The Certified Caregiver - CNA position is part of the Health & Wellness Team responsible for providing care to the residents. This position requires a combination of stamina, empathy, and compassion to effectively support the needs of residents.

What You'll Do

* Accurately perform and record vital signs, height and weight.

* Accurately calculate and record weight gain/loss and fluid intake/output.

* Maintain a clean and safe resident environment.

* Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and the importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor.

* Perform palliative and post-mortem care.

* Perform routine care rounds on each assigned resident, at minimum, every two hours (or more frequently as indicated).

* Assist residents with mobility.

* Assist residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.

* Help residents maintain comfortable positions in bed or in chairs to promote comfort.

* Assist with light housekeeping tasks.

* Ability to respond quickly to medical emergencies and remain calm under pressure.

* Responsibilities include customer service, administering medication, caregiving, resident safety and communication.

What You'll Bring

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

* Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old, or the age required by state regulations, whichever is higher.

* Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens.

* A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is preferred and may be mandatory in certain states.

* Completion of a state-approved nursing assistant training program and successful passing of a state-approved competency examination, where required.

* Demonstrates effective time management skills.

* Take Vital signs.

* Medication supervision (within the scope of the state regulations).

* Read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Location Information

The Forum at Town Center is a beautiful community in Happy Valley, OR with more than 318 units offering independent living and assisted living.