CAREGIVER

2 weeks ago

Tallahassee FL USA, United States Five Star Quality Care, Inc. Full time
Key Responsibilities

The Opportunity

We are seeking compassionate Resident Assistants (RA) to provide support for our community's residents with the essential day-to-day tasks they can no longer perform or need help with. RAs are responsible for helping people with their daily tasks, such as laundry, cleaning, bathing, dressing, and taking their medication. Successful RAs are sensitive and respectful, and are passionate about helping those in need.

What You'll Do

Provide Care

* Helping with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing
* Supporting residents with medication; taking medication, opening containers, opening prepackaged medication, reading medication labels for residents, observing residents taking medication, checking the self-administered dosage against the label of the container, and reassuring residents they have obtained and are taking the dosage as prescribed.
* Repositioning residents in bed and escorting them around the community
* Toileting, incontinent care
* Take vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate and pulse

Communicate

* Observe and report on residents' health, escalating any problems efficiently and effectively
* Detail daily reports to Nurse, or designated charge person, at end of shift
* Provide emotional support and serve as a source of comfort for residents and their loved ones
* Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and report to a supervisor

What You'll Bring

Experience & Education

* High School Diploma or equivalent
* Associates degree or higher, focused on advancement into medical services, or similar, preferred\
* CPR/First Aid Certification desired (unless required by the State)
* Previous experience in long-term care preferred
* Valid, unrestricted CNA certification or State/Local equivalent required

Engagement

* Working experience alone, on a team, and on projects start to finish
* Strong emotional intelligence and listening skills
* Dedication to the medical field, especially towards working with the residents
* Must pass State and company background checks and drug test.

Location Information

The Palms of Fort Myers is a beautiful community in Fort Myers, FL, with more than 210 units offering independent living, assisted living, and Alzheimer's care.

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