CNA - Care Specialist

DescriptionOur VitaCare Living of Hayward location is seeking individuals who embrace challenges with a positive mindset and a good dose of humor. Are you passionate about providing exceptional care to others? Are you someone with a unique passion for supporting the elderly and enhancing their quality of life?VitaCare Living of Hayward is looking for CNAs and Care Specialists to join our team, and you could be the perfect fit Take the first step by initiating the application process. We're excited to get to know you We pride ourselves on creating a warm and supportive environment where every team member is valued.As a CNA or Care Specialist, you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of our residents by providing personalized care and attention. Your commitment to delivering top-notch care will help us maintain our reputation for excellence in senior living.Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve. We are currently hiring for AM, NOC, weekend warrior, and casual positions. Flexible scheduling available.CNAs ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AND ARE PAID A CNA WAGE. MUST BE RELIABLE CBRF certified is a plus $1500 sign-on bonus for eligible CNAs.Benefits offered for all full-time employees: Medical Dental Vision 401(k) PTO Life Insurance Short and Long-Term Disability Responsibilities• Administer Medications: Dispense medications as directed by the Registered Nurse (RN), maintaining an annual error rate of no more than one mistake• Resident Response: Attend to any and all resident call lights within 10 minutes to ensure responsive and attentive care• Light Housekeeping: Perform regular light housekeeping in resident rooms at least once weekly to promote a clean and comfortable living space• Keep each room up to high standards of sanitization by changing bedpans and sheets, and performing regular room cleaning• Service Charting: Accurately document all services provided without missing tasks, ensuring compliance with company standards• Assistance with ADLs: Support residents in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to each individual's Client Service Plan, with a zero-tolerance policy for missed tasks• Give patient support with basic care, daily living activities, bathing, getting dressed, going to the restroom, eating regular meals, and taking proper medication dosages• Activities: Encourage and initiate activities to enhance residents' mental and physical health and promote socialization• Drive patients as needed, for grocery shopping, running errands, or doctors' visits, when necessary• Supervise medications and assist patient in organizing, refilling, and taking medications, as well as meal planning and preparation• Help patients complete exercise, and physical therapy and ambulate the patient as indicated in the care plan• Enable patients to complete personal hygiene tasks like bathing, toileting, shaving, grooming, dressing, etc.• Take care of light housekeeping tasks including but not limited to vacuuming, bed making, laundry, etc.Qualifications• Total Ownership: Takes control of outcomes, removes obstacles to success, no excuses• Resourcefulness: Finds ways to achieve results despite a lack of resources, able to self-educate• Big Why: The driving force behind your career is the passionate care for vulnerable adults• Growth: Has habits that lead to small improvements in self and team every day• Humility: Puts ego aside, accepts criticism, to finds the best solution in all situations• Reliability Show Up: Able to be trusted when needed• Gratitude: Intentionally looks for, thinks about, and talks about the good in any situation• A compassionate, kind, and empathetic personality is essential, with superb organization and communication skills• Ability to work every other weekend• CBRF Certifications or willingness to obtain them during employment• Current CNA license• Empathetic, compassionate, and kind personality with excellent organization and communication skills are desired