Job Description
Avista Senior Living is looking for Caregivers to join our team!
Avista Senior Living is expanding throughout Washington State and is currently looking for Caregivers to join our team at our community in Ferndale, WA
At Avista Senior Living, we offer team members the chance to do the kind of work that is meaningful and makes a difference every day. We are looking for people who live our mission of demonstrating exemplary red carpet service in all we do. The opportunity to grow, challenge yourself, and learn new skills is at your fingertips and we are always interested in talented individuals who desire to bring this innovative thinking to life in our communities.
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Paid Time Off
401k plan
Employee Assistance Program
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Responsibilities
Read and implement care/activities of daily living (ADLs) according to the resident service plan within the scope of practice of certification or licensure
Effectively works within professional scope of practice per state laws, regulations, and professional standards
Respond to resident needs, pendant calls, and other community alarms in a timely manner
Demonstrates empathy and develops caring rapport with residents
Promotes resident independence and self-care
Delivers care and services in accordance with individual service plan for all assigned residents
Maintains accurate and complete records of care delivered
At the start of each shift conducts a visual safety check on all assigned residents and at the end of each shift, effectively communicate (written or verbal) resident status with next shift
Communicates change of condition in any resident to nursing in a timely and effective manner
Completes incident reports accurately and timely
Understands policies pertaining to safety and infection control and demonstrates practices to control the spread of communicable illnesses
Promotes a clean, orderly, and safe environment
Recognizes, responds to, and reports concerns in resident's environment to ensure safety and comfort of resident
Demonstrates behavior, which maintains and respects resident rights and promotes independence, regardless of race, religion, lifestyle, sexual preference, and disease process
Addresses individual behavioral needs of the resident and demonstrates the ability to identify psychosocial needs
Qualifications:
Must complete all state required trainings as necessary
High school diploma or GED or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience
Must possess valid First Aid Certifications and, according to state regulations, may need to possess current CPR, Certified Nursing Assistant Certification, state certifications, and pass an examination and/or skills evaluation
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