About us Knollwood Retirement Community Knollwood Retirement Community is an active retirement community. We are a supportive living facility for individuals aged 65 + who require some assistance with activities of daily living. Good verbal and written communication skills Some computer knowledge and proficient in spoken and written English language Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations Ability to be organized and efficient Review assignment sheets for each shift Responsible for medication reminders Responsible for conducting reassurance checks Responsible for providing personal care for residents Record vital signs Observe the residents functioning, maintain written records of the observation and report to nursing staff and any changes in the residents physical and mental condition. Follow infection control and safety practices during the care of the residents Follow and carryout resident's service plan Present professional image to residents, fellow staff members, and outside parties through dress, behavior, speech, punctuality and attendance Respect resident rights Always perform teamwork throughout the facility Document pertinent information in the ongoing communication logbook Read communication book Make rounds on assigned floor to let residents know what C.N.A. they have for that shift Hospital Experience a plus, but not required Read nursing notes to see if there is any change in care or any special orders concerning residents Hourly and every two hours checks for designated residents Hourly walks up and down halls to listen for any sounds that might signal someone needing help if their pendant is out of reach Responsible for residents laundry , sorting and folding or hanging clothes Clean up laundry areas-sweeping up lint or Kleenex that might get on the floor when cleaning the filters. Assisting residents with showers - 2 to 3 showers depending upon the day Answering pendants and call cords-Assessing residents needs Contacting the on call Nurse when necessary Reporting a serious change in residents condition to the on call nurse immediately Reporting falls, taking vitals, do ROM assessment, contacting the on-call nurse and fill out the incident report stating the facts and conditions of the residents. Responsible for collecting residents information in the event an individual is taken to the hospital via ambulance and notify the on-call nurse. During winter months, shovel the snow off the sidewalks in front of the building and putting salt out Other duties as assigned

Pay:

From $17.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 37.5 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person