Description Job Title: Part-Time Caregiver / CNA (2:30 PM - 10:30 PM Shift) Join a Team That Feels Like Family! At Personal Care Senior Living, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We are looking for a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Part-Time Caregiver to join our amazing team. If you have a heart for seniors, enjoy making a difference, and want to work in a supportive, family-oriented environment, we would love to meet you! Job Description Pay & Compensation • Base Rate: $20.00 per hour • CNA Certified Rate: $21.00 per hour (for candidates with a valid CNA certificate) Shift & Schedule • Hours: 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM • Status: Part-Time • Bi-Weekly Rotating Schedule: • Week 1: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday • Week 2: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday Why You’ll Love Working Here • A Supportive Environment: Work with a team that truly cares about you. • Meaningful Work: Build deep connections and make a daily difference in seniors' lives. • Growth Opportunities: We value your dedication and love to see our staff succeed. SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: This position requires the incumbent to: • Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly. • Prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently. • Possess skills to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and other customers. • Possess the ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and documentation, including medical terminology, in English. • Be punctual with a good attendance record. • Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills. • Understand how to use, carry, and be responsible for the cell phone while on duty. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS: Medication Administration • Administer medications and give reminders to residents as required according to the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and as delegated by the RN Supervisor. • Follow policy for administering medications PRN standing orders. • Follow policy and procedure for narcotic administration and documentation. • Follow policy and procedure for medication administration when a resident is leaving the building. • Follows policy and procedures when receiving new or changed medication orders. • Reorder medications and supplies weekly, or as needed. • Understand standard precautions used for infection control and adhere to them. • Other medication administration duties as assigned by RN Supervisor. Provide personal and direct care to residents • Assist residents with activities of daily living as indicated on their individual service agreement (including, but not limited to dressing, showering, grooming, toilet assistance, and escorting). • Assist residents with daily room order and light housekeeping. • Assist residents with personal laundry duties, which may include ironing. • Maintain a clean and healthy environment. • Promote independence, not dependence, with residents offering choices and fostering self-help skills. • Perform routine procedures as delegated by the RN Supervisor. Documenting and reporting • Document any changes in residents’ condition in the resident chart and communication log. Report these changes to the RN Supervisor. • Completes incident reports according to policy. • Reports to RN Supervisor any medication changes or any PRN medications that have been administered to a resident. • Understands procedures regarding assisted living tasks and charting procedures when performing these tasks. • Recognizing abnormal signs and symptoms, or changes in residents’ condition. • Documenting duties completed with residents on the service delivery record during each shift. Complete essential paperwork • Filing papers in residents’ charts as needed. • Signing Medication Administration Records (MAR’s) monthly. • Reviewing and signing all new residents' plans of care/ weekly service record and changes in current residents’ plan of care. • Reading the communication book and checking employee mailbox before the start of each shift. • Checking outgoing US mailbox, collecting US mail delivered and distributing US mail and in-house mail to the residents. • Other documentation as assigned and/ or needed. Knowledge and compliance with state regulations • Understand and adhere to the Vulnerable Adult and abuse policy, Bill of Rights and HIPPA. • Works to assure facility is in compliance with federal, state, and local standards and regulations. • Complete a minimum of eight (8) hours of documented training. • Be up to date with completing Mantoux tests or chest x-rays. Activity Programming • Encourage, gather and/ or escort residents to participate in scheduled activity programs. • Lead activity programs as assigned. • Socialize with residents and incorporate new ideas and resident suggestions into programming. Participate and function effectively as a team member • Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with other Unlicensed Personnel’s, housekeeper, Nursing staff, kitchen staff, and other Personal Care Senior Living staff. • Provide backup to other staff as needed to ensure 24-hour staffing. • Communicate information regarding residents’ care needs and changes to the team and families. • Provide proactive and constructive participation in staff meetings. • Be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness. • Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations. • Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire, weather or emergency situations. • Follow through promptly on requested duties. • Assists kitchen staff at mealtimes with setup, serving and clean up. • Provide on-the-job training for new associates. • Must be mature and emotionally stable, using a calm and kind tone of voice. • The ability to remain calm in difficult or unusual circumstances. Other duties as assigned • Support the mission and values of Personal Care Senior Living. Requirements High School education/GED or previous work experience CNA/ NAR or HHA Certificate preferred. Experience in working with older adults. Requirements High School education/GED or previous work experience CNA/ NAR or HHA Certificate preferred. Experience in working with older adults.