Caregiver

Key Responsibilities

The Opportunity

The Certified Caregiver - CNA position is part of the Health & Wellness Team responsible for providing care to the residents. This position requires a combination of stamina, empathy, and compassion to effectively support the needs of residents.

What You'll Do

• Accurately perform and record vital signs, height and weight.
• Accurately calculate and record weight gain/loss and fluid intake/output.
• Maintain a clean and safe resident environment.
• Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and the importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor.
• Perform palliative and post-mortem care.
• Perform routine care rounds on each assigned resident, at minimum, every two hours (or more frequently as indicated).
• Assist residents with mobility.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Help residents maintain comfortable positions in bed or in chairs to promote comfort.
• Assist with light housekeeping tasks.
• Ability to respond quickly to medical emergencies and remain calm under pressure.
• Responsibilities include customer service, administering medication, caregiving, resident safety and communication.

What You'll Bring

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old, or the age required by state regulations, whichever is higher.
• Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens.
• A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is preferred and may be mandatory in certain states.
• Completion of a state-approved nursing assistant training program and successful passing of a state-approved competency examination, where required.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills.
• Take Vital signs.
• Medication supervision (within the scope of the state regulations).
• Read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Location Information

Five Star Residences of Fort Wayne is a beautiful community in Fort Wayne, IN, with more than 150 units offering independent living and assisted living.