Are you looking to have fun while making a difference in someones life?Who We AreAt Americare we make a difference in the everyday lives of others and we are proud of the work we do.
We have created communities that embrace our team members like family.
We have a culture of recognition, empowerment and a side of fun.
Our senior living communities are places where excellence thrives and that we call home.Americare has earned certification as a Great Place to Work Certified Company and is on the 2021 Best Workplaces in Aging Services, Great Place to Work list.
We ranked 15 nationally in the large senior living and care employers.
We provide competitive compensation with annual performance wage rate increases.
A few of our benefit highlights:Access to wages dailyVaccines for employeesFree meal per shiftBonus IncentivesTuition assistanceVacation/Paid Time Off/Holiday PayHealth, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life InsurancesFree Professional Employee Coaching401(k) plan with company contributionsAdvancement Opportunities Interested in joining the Americare Family?
Browse our current job openings in your area.Americare Senior Living named as one of the 2021 Best Workplaces in Aging ServicesPosition Summary: Care for physical and emotional needs of residents in an Americare assisted or skilled living facility.
Employee provides residents with direct care to assure quality of life in a home like environment while offering additional support to family and visitors.
Maintains professional behavior while functioning as an interdisciplinary team member meeting state and federal guidelines.Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Administers personal care to residents and maintains residents medical record.
Responds to a variety of resident needs including answering call lights, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, monitoring and recording vital signs, monitoring and recording food intake and output, transporting via wheel chair, assisting with ambulation in a safe manner.
General housekeeping such as changing linens and room organization.
Ability to provide direct physical and emotional care to resident including, but not limited to, personal hygiene, transferring, lifting, maintain records, confidentiality and assistance with activities of daily living.
Recognize and report in a timely manner any change in resident condition to charge staff.
Support co-workers by providing assistance as needed or requested in resident care.
Accurately observe record and report resident care, condition or needs as well as concerns.
Adheres to the Americare Mission/Vision, Home Town Hospitality and F.A.M.I.L.Y.
Values, Employee Culture Statement and Company Policy and Procedures.
Duties / Responsibilities: Report in timely manner any accidents or incidents involving residents, staff, visitors.
Assist co-workers with admission or discharge of residents through documentation or tasks.
Communicate through report to staff on preceding and oncoming shifts.
Must be able to work independently or with peers to provide care of residents.
Must be able to work 7.5 to 8 hours shift unless otherwise designated by supervisor.
Must be able to provide first aid as needed.
In assisted living facilities employee must be able to work independent of direct supervision.
Answer phone, greet visitors and provide tour of facility when necessary.
Demonstrate ability to apply restorative nursing/ therapy techniques to assist resident to their best health potential.
(based on training being completed) Required to follow HIPAA guidelines and adhere to confidentiality of resident information.
Position requires accuracy in observation, performance, reporting and documenting.
Provide support to supervising licensed nurse and administrator or director of nursing.
Ability to recognize, provide and record physical and emotional needs of resident.
Possess ability to effectively communicate verbally and written regarding resident needs.
Possess ability to effectively communicate with supervisor, peers, family members and visitors.
Maintain resident confidentiality at all times and adhere to resident rights.
Ability to recognize and follow resident care plan and maintain safe living environment by utilizing safety equipment and communicating with charge staff any concerns Demonstrate professional behavior and performance as an Americare employee.
If designated to transport residents to appointments or activities a valid drivers license and ability to meet company requirements related to driving.
Completes other duties as assignedWork Environment: Indoor with adequate lighting and ventilation, carpet, tile, concrete floors.
May include outdoor or public activities or attending recreational events with residents.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The physical demands of this position include; Standing, sitting, walking, changing of position, reaching, extending hands arms, reach across midline, crouching, balancing, kneeling, stooping, bending, lifting 25 lbs from sit to stand push, pull, lower 100 lbs and push resident in wheelchair 350 lbs.
Do not attempt to lift residents or support entire weight of resident.Lower resident to floor in the event of fall.
Utilize two man lift procedureUtilize required safety equipmentOSHA Exposure: Category 1, possibility of exposure on daily basis.
Required use of personal protective equipment Safety Equipment: When administering resident care, gait belt, two man lift policy and use of mechanical lifts in noted facilities.
Use of PPE is required when appropriate to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Mandatory reporting of all work related injuries within 12 hours to supervisor with participation in required documentation.
Participation in our drug testing procedures is a mandatory part of employment with this facility.Sensory Demands: Auditory: to hear and understand verbal request, Visually: be able to read necessary information to complete work tasks, Verbally: communicate with customers and others on your teamPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work: Hours can vary depending on coverage and demands of the community.Travel: Some travel may be requested from time to time Qualifications/ Education/Experience/SkillsEducation High school graduate or equivalent Licenses/Certifications: NoneAAP/EEO StatementAmericare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Americare does not discriminate in employment opportunities, decisions or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, genetics, national origin, age, mental or physical handicap or disability, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law (may also be called protected class).
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Americare will be based upon merit, qualifications and abilities.
Americare will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Americare.
This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, job assignment, training, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Americare Senior Living is an EOE-(Equal Opportunity Employer) and drug-free workplace.We offer employees access to wages on demand