CNA for a Retirement Community (Palo Alto, CA)

Overview

Location: Palo Alto 

 

Immediate hiring for 8 hour shifts in a Retirement Community in Palo Alto, CA 

 

DAY: 6:45am-3:15pm Swing: 2:30pm-11:15pm Nights: 10:45pm-7:15am

 

 

Who We Are: 

 

TheKey is proud to be the largest private-pay provider for senior companionship and home care for aging seniors in North America. We stand for optimal well being in our clients and pride of purpose in our care teams. Our strong core values have positioned us to continue providing companion care even as we navigate COVID-19. 

 

What We Offer: 

• Competitive wages and weekly pay (to include overtime pay and holiday rate)
• Access to daily pay through PayActiv
• Paid Training - Virtual/Online/Hands-On classes
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision and Mileage Reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan - industry leading 20% matching and fully vested from the start!
• Year-round caregiver recognition programs & appreciation days
• Access to our CareAcademy - continued training and development
• 24/7 Caregiver Support Team
• Employee Referral Raffle Program

Who You Are:

 

A dependable, compassionate and empathetic professional looking for a career with profound purpose. You are motivated by helping others and providing quality service above all else. You are driven by making an impact and contributing to a better quality of life for the aging population. You want to show up and make a difference each and every day. 

 

What You Will Do: 

You will have the ultimate responsibility to help implement customized care plans that encompass solutions to nurture the whole person in mind, body and spirit. You will be providing impeccable care to clients by assisting in scheduled activities as well as overall care management. You will treat your clients like family, going above and beyond to enhance their quality of life.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position will be responsible for, but not limited to the following essential duties and responsibilities:

Resident Care – 75% of job duties

• Familiar with the overall plan of care for the residents assigned to them.• Assist residents with activities of daily life (ADLs), including but not limited to eating, dressing, grooming andpersonal hygiene, toileting, and mobility. Encourage resident to independently complete ADLs if able to.• Document ADLs performed accurately• Take preventative measures to help residents avoid falls, skin tears and skin breakdown.• Apply restorative nursing measures (ex: range of motion (ROM) exercises, use of assistive devices,ambulation and repositioning) to promote independence and to prevent contractures.• Uses mechanical lifts as indicated in the care plan of the resident or as instructed by Charge Nurse/LNSupervisor.• Assist at mealtime, which may include distributing meal trays, pouring beverages and feeding residents in needof assistance. Passes nourishments in a timely manner.• Converse and engage with residents during provision of care. Accommodate their needs by respondingappropriately to verbal and nonverbal expression. Communicates with residents to ascertain feelings or need forassistance or social and emotional support.• Obtain vital signs and weights accurately as assigned and on a timely manner.• Report to Licensed nurse when resident is not eating, refusing showers or other ADLs.• Participate in and assist residents appropriately during group outings and activities.• Accurately document the care provided to resident and the percentage of food eaten on the electronic healthrecord.• Apply slings, stockings, or supports bandages under the direction of the Charge Nurse/LN Supervisor.• Change bed linens and make beds.• Collect specimens, such as urine, feces or sputum as needed and under the direction of Charge Nurse/ LNSupervisor.• Re-stocking supplies needed to perform ADLs• Measure and record intake and output accurately when ordered.• Report observations of resident behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.• Safeguard and maintain resident’s personal property.• Maintain resident’s self-esteem, privacy, and confidentiality of personal information.• Provide resident opportunities for independence and choice consistent with their care plans.• Treats resident with respect and dignity.

 

 

Safety and Infection Control – 25% of job duties

• Uses gait belt when walking residents that need assistance.• Practice universal safety and sanitary precautions at all times.• Properly handle clean and dirty linens.• Dispose of gloves, pads and any medical mater