Nursing Assistant/Caregiver
Job Description
Nursing Assistant and/or Caregivers needed to provide compassionate care for multiple participants in an adult day care group setting. Experience with dementia and/or intellectual disabilities a plus but not required. Applications are accepted in person at 4001 Ladson Road, Ladson, SC 29456 Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm.
Responsibilities and Duties: Responsibilities include (but not limited to) assisting participants directly with activities of daily living such as feeding, mobility assistance, toileting, incontinence care, assistance with individual/group activities, assist the RN with awareness of the participants overall well-being.
Qualifications and Skills:
* Must be 18 years of age
* CPR/First Aid (Facility will provide training if needed)
* Pass a SLED background check
* Ability to read, write, understand and carry our directions
* Must have the physical ability to perform job-related duties, which may require lifting, standing, bending, transferring, stooping, stretching, walking,, pushing, and pulling
* Successfully complete any/all required pre-employment tests per policy
* Be able to handle multiple tasks safely and effectively
* Be compassionate, dependable, energetic, and a team player
* Good communication skills including ability to communicate information with empathy
* Be able to comly with HIPPA and Patient Privacy Act by protecting confidential participant information
* Be able to follow Company policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment
* Be able to represent the facility with integrity and adhere to the facilities core values and mission with complete regard for the dignity of each person
Benefits:
* Paid Vacation
* Paid Holidays
* Paid Sick Days
* Paid Bereavement Days
* Access to Health Insurance Options
Graceful Embrace is a developmental day program that works with intellectual disabilities throughout the day Monday - Friday. Our caregivers assist the clients with personal care needs when needed and assist the clients with doing activities, field trips, water days, etc. We enjoy having fun while we work!
