Vacancy expired!
Oak Crest is currently looking for a FT-Care Associate (EVE shift-3pm-11:30pm) to join us in Assisted Living. This person will serve as a FLOATER to different floors in the Assisted Living Bldg.
Extra $2/hr floater differential
You MUST have an active GNA AND a CMT OR CMA with the MBON.
Oak Crest continuing care retirement community is designed exclusively for seniors. Oak Crest is situated on a scenic 87-acre campus - just 20 miles from downtown Baltimore in Parkville, Md. Oak Crest offers a vibrant, healthy and active retirement in addition to extensive wellness and prevention programs. Oak Crest is managed by Erickson Living.
SUMMARY:
The Care Associate is an active, skilled member of the clinical team who is committed to providing residents with assistance and care in all aspects of their daily life, and to the overall functioning of the neighborhood.
The Care Associate provides care to the residents of the neighborhood to meet their daily needs and enable them to function at the highest possible level to include:
Provides physical assistance with activities of daily living
Promotes psychosocial well-being through meaningful relationships
Plans and facilitates social activities for the neighborhood residents
Assists with menu/snack selection and partners with the Service Associate in serving to ensure adequate nutritional intake of all residents. Provides in-room dining experiences where requested.
Assures the residents room and neighborhood are kept tidy to minimize environmental hazards which may impact environmental safety
Administers medication, where applicable
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Basic computer skills required.
Complete a Safe Food Handling and Preparation Class (within 30 days of hire)
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or GED required.
Current Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Medication Aide as required by each state Board of Nursing.
Current CPR certification is preferred.
One years GNA experience preferred but not required.
