Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Free uniforms

Job Summary

Provides direct care to residents in the facility, primarily for their activities of daily living, plan of care, assistance with therapeutic activities program, documentation as required by the facility.

Qualifications

Must be able to read regulations and patient records and write clearly.
Must be able to communicate in a courteous, friendly manner.
Must possess and maintain a current Valid Driver’s License and have a clean driving record
Must provide proof of auto insurance as required by the State of Tennessee
Must have experience 3-5 years as a Caregiver, C.N.A, or PCA
Must have a clean valid driver’s license, and auto insurance
Must Pass a drug screen, back ground check, flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
Must have great personality patience and understanding initiative working with the elderly

Education and/or Experience

Experience working with seniors.
Must be at least 18yrs of age
High School graduate or GED preferred.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Assistance may range from total to partial to stand by depending upon physical and cognitive ability of resident.
Assist residents in and out of bed and chair or wheelchair with the correct mechanical lift. May require the assistance of another aide, depending on weight and physical abilities.
Assist residents in bathing as assigned; including transfer to and from tub or shower.
Assist residents in dressing or undressing. Fold or hang clean items and place soiled items in hamper.
Assist residents in using bathroom and peri care. May be required to provide, remove and clean bedpans, urinals and bedside commodes.
Assist residents to dining area for meals or provide meals in home, as resident prefers.
Remove soiled bedding and replace with clean linen as necessary.
Assist with personal grooming of residents, eg. Brushing hair, teeth, trimming fingernails and toenails. Monitor hygiene continuously and assist as needed to assure that each resident is clean.
If resident is unable to position self, aide will be required to turn and reposition resident intermittently.
Assist in assuring maximum quality of life for all residents by maintaining privacy, accommodating individual preference, promoting independence, encouraging and assisting participation in facility activities and events and communication respectfully at all times.
Maintain continuous communication with team leader at all times. Communicate all changes and unusual observation concerning residents physical and psychosocial functioning.
Consistently project positive, cooperative, self-motivated, and courteous behaviors to all residents, family members, visitors and team members.

The Village at Germantown is a nonprofit retirement community where we focus on your individual needs so that you can have quality care in all seasons of retirement. As a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Germantown Tennessee, we offer multiple levels of care like independent living, skilled nursing, assisted living, rehabilitation, and memory care. We encourage residents to find a novel passion among new friends and focus your newfound time on what you love but didn’t have time for before retirement. We encourage you to get to know the Village at Germantown by exploring our website. Click on the careers tab to see all of the open positions we currently have.

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