Acacia Creek Caregiver - Full Time NOC Shift

Pay Range: $18.50- $21.00/hr

• Effective January 2008 and in compliance with new state regulations, the Assisted Living Certified Nursing Assistants must complete medication assistance training and pass the competency exam with a minimum passing score of 85%.
• Actively support the basic rights of all residents. Develop a relationship as a “best friend” to residents. Strive to develop a knack for dealing positively with residents. Know the life stories of residents and provide care and intervention that is focused on each individual and their needs.
• Perform skills required of a nursing assistant related to provision of basic ADL care, provision of nutrition and hydration, toileting program, incontinent care, vital signs, and other care as needed. Adapt caregiving to build on individual resident strengths and abilities.
• Assist residents to maintain a safe, clean, and orderly environment. Assist residents with linens, bed making, and laundry as needed.
• Assist residents with transportation to meals, activities, beauty shop, clinic appointments, and outside doctor appointments.
• Ensure safety of residents by maintaining a safe environment and using appropriate behavioral intervention techniques.
• Assist residents' self-administration of medication as needed. Document medication assistance provided. Report problems or refusal of medications to clinic nurse and/or pharmacy.
• Provide support and guidance to residents for blood sugar monitoring and other assistance with adaptive equipment or basic care.
• Complete all required documentation related to centrally stored medications, medication refills, etc. Reorder medications from pharmacy.
• Maintain an awareness of resident health. Inform appropriate staff (supervisor, nursing supervisor, etc.) of any incidents or changes in resident condition.
• Document resident care, behavior, and special needs as required by policy and procedure.
• Participate in unit meetings and education programs.
• Communicate and cooperate with co-workers and residents. Establish good working relationships with all departments. Practice good teamwork.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• At least five months experience in a related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform essential functions of the position.
• Experience as a caregiver in residential or home settings.
• Sufficient verbal and written communication skills to ensure clear communication with residents, staff, and for documentation as required.

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge and abilities listed, typically:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some vocational/technical training in the nursing field preferred.
• First Aid certification.

This job description has been developed to identify some of the duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to limit or encompass all duties and responsibilities of the position.

Acacia Creek Senior Living Community at its sole and absolute discretion, expressly reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete, or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this and all job descriptions.

At Acacia Creek, we are looking for team members who would like to combine their passion for helping people, good communication skills, decision-making skills, and great ethical standards with the opportunities to advance your career.

In return for your skills, you will be offered:

• A work environment focused on teamwork and support.
• Excellent health, wage replacement, and other benefits for you and your family’s well-being.
• A generous contribution to a 401K plan whether or not you participate, and an additional contribution from the company when you participate in the plan.
• Investment in your growth through Tuition Reimbursement.