Resident Care Associate - Freedom Pointe at The Villages : Job Details

When you work at The Avalon, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!The Avalon is recruiting for Resident Care Associates - you may call this role a Nursing Assistant or a C.N.A. We require a very high level of customer service so candidates who have a passion for seniors are needed.While experience is appreciated, we are willing to train those who have a true heart for working with seniors. Resident Care Associates perform various resident care activities and related nonprofessional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of residents.Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Resident Care Associate:* Assist all residents/clients with a high quality of personal care, including but not limited to; bathing, dressing, grooming, shaving, incontinent care, foot care, vital signs, height and weight checks per policy.* Make all beds as needed in A.M., turn down as needed in P.M. and change bed linens once each week or PRN.* Complete resident's personal laundry as assigned.* Assist residents with meal time. Cut food. Encourage to eat.* Promote a calm atmosphere.* Complete and document shift assignments as assigned, if unable to complete, report to nursing supervisor.* Report to nurse on duty and Director of Health Services all unusual behavior of resident (changing of status).* Provide activities as planned and/or directed.* Respond to call lights and emergencies in a timely manner.* Provide emergency care within scope of practice.Our Hospitality Promises* We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile.* We treat everyone with courteous respect.* We anticipate your needs and act accordingly.* We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.* We hold ourselves and one another accountable.* We make you feel important.* We embrace and value our differences.* We ask, Is there anything else I can do for you? * We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.* We pay attention to details.QualificationsHere are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required* One (1) year experience working as a CNA/PCA/HHA/RA preferred* One (1) year experience working in assisted living/memory care preferredSalary $17/HourIf you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!EEO Employer