CNA / Caregiver, Full Time Senior Living, Ellisville, MO

Description

Are you seeking a full-time work schedule that accommodates appointments and personal errands during the week? At AW Health Care, we provide competitive weekly pay, on-the-job training and schedules that allow time for you and your family. Our exciting education program helps advance your career, or keep your certifications up to date.  You will work with a supportive and helpful staff that promotes a positive work place. We invite experienced, dedicated, and compassionate CNAs and Caregivers to apply for our full-time positions at our partner senior living community, Gambrill Gardens, in Ellisville, MO.

Current Full Time Schedule:Tuesday & Thursday, 6:45AM - 8PM, Every Other Weekend, 7:00AM - 3:00PM

Full time Pay and Perks*

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision (Paid for by Company)
• Matching 401K
• Generous PTO
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Weekly Pay
• $50 Referral Bonus
• Supportive Staff
• On the job training
• Education Assistance Program, (CNA, L1MA, Insulin Certification, CPR, and Recertification classes)

CNA/Caregiver Responsibilities:

1. Assist the client with personal hygiene such is bathing, care of skin, mouth and hair. Instruct client and family in meeting client’s personal hygiene needs
2. Provide physical assistance in client transfer, positioning and ambulation as outlined in the client care plan.
3. Assist client with prescribed non-skilled exercises which the client, family, and in-home care aide have been taught by appropriate professional personnel.
4. Change client bed linen and assist with laundry as needed.
5. Clear client’s path of clutter or client’s room to provide for maximum client safety.
6. Prepare a light meal if visit during mealtime.
7. Assist in cleaning and maintaining supplies and equipment in proper condition.
8. Assist the recipient with ordinarily self-administered medications (open bottles, get water).
9. Apply non-prescription topical ointments/lotions to unbroken skin at the recipient’s direction.
10. Assist with any Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) not previously listed and within the scope of service and licensure.

Requirements

CNA/Caregiver Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have valid driver's license, your own personal, reliable vehicle with auto insurance.
• Must have at least one year or more paid work experience working with the geriatric population or similar care and responsibilities.
• Working with clients with Dementia and Alzheimer's is preferred.
• Ability to work with pets and smokers in client homes, preferred
• Ability to use Gait Belt and Hoyer Lift highly preferred
• Must maintain required yearly training/education as mandated by agency

Physical Requirements:

Must have the ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Moderate lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.
• Due to the size of the community, you will need the ability to walk significant distances.