Nursing Assistant /Med Passer

Luxury Senior Living Communities in Kendall, Coral Gables, Homestead & Weston is looking for a Nursing Assistant for its Brand New Palace at Weston, an Independent, Assisted Living & Memory Care Community.

Winner of Gallup\’s Great Workplace Award

The #1 Priority of this position is…

To care for residents in the community in a kind, loving, gentle and patient manner under the direction of the Director of Resident Care (DRC) by performing the following duties with respect for the resident’s dignity and privacy:

• Care and supervise the resident’s Activities of Daily Living.
• Provide assistance in the resident’s personal hygiene and personal care in a safe and proper manner.
• Observe resident for any changes in condition and report to the DRC or to the ADRC.
• Be friendly and supportive to residents; respond to resident’s needs and requests.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant Florida Certification preferred, or current CPR/First Aid card.
• Experience in working with geriatric residents in a similar type of setting.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English with good comprehension; Spanish preferred.
• Must be familiar with AHCA Regulations, State and Federal Laws.
• Able to operate equipment, including but not limited to, wheelchairs, walkers, pendants and wander guard.
• Basic math skills required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Responsible, always on time, resourceful, very accurate and detail-oriented.
• Flexible as to work schedule; must be available to work on weekends, holidays & in emergencies.
• Must be able to work under pressure and multi-task.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently and as a team member.

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