CNA - Care Specialist

Join us at VitaCare Living as a Care Specialist - CNA, where you'll be part of a team that truly makes a difference in the lives of others. You'll provide compassionate care to our residents, supporting them in their daily activities and helping to add life to their years.

At VitaCare Living, we focus on creating a purpose-driven community where both residents and staff thrive. Our commitment to employee development ensures that you'll have opportunities to grow your career in a supportive environment. Embrace the chance to work in a setting that values community, dignity, and purpose every day.

Compensation

$16 - $20 hourly

Responsibilities

* Implement ambulation methods, and assist patients in completing physical therapy and exercises as indicated in the care plan * Perform light housekeeping tasks including but not limited to bed making, laundry, vacuuming, etc. * Facilitate personal care tasks like scheduling appointments, calling doctors’ offices, coordinating Medicare and other insurance details * Administer basic medical tasks like taking vital signs, measuring glucose and ketone levels, replacing bandages and dressings, and ensuring the proper use of medical devices * Implement care plans as directed by the case manager, and keep updated and accurate care records * Administer Medications: Dispense medications as directed by the Registered Nurse (RN), maintaining an annual error rate of no more than one mistake * Resident Response: Attend to any and all resident call lights within 10 minutes to ensure responsive and attentive care * Light Housekeeping: Perform regular light housekeeping in resident rooms at least once weekly to promote a clean and comfortable living space * Keep each room up to high standards of sanitization by changing bedpans and sheets, and performing regular room cleaning * Service Charting: Accurately document all services provided without missing tasks, ensuring compliance with company standards *...