Float Pool CNA Med Passer (PM Shift) - South Metro

POSITION: CAREGIVER (FLOAT POOL STAFF)rnCOMPANY: Suite Living Senior CarernLOCATION(S): Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Ramsey, Roseville, Vadnais Heights, Little Canada, North St. Paul, West St. Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Burnsville, Prior Lake, and Shakopee.rnTYPE: PT or FT rnSHIFT(S): ALL AVAILABLE (AM 6am-2pm, PM 2pm-10pm, NOC 10pm-6am)rnBENEFITS:rnWe offer Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical plans, PTO, Paid Holidays, company paid Life and Long-Term Disability, 401k with up to 3% company match.rnYou must be at least 18 years of age for this direct care position.rn rnSuite Living Senior Care is seeking qualified CAREGIVERS to join our Float Pool Staff! This is a great opportunity to gain experience and exposure to multiple communities in the Twin Cities area. It is required that you have reliable transportation and the ability to travel to all 11 of our Suite Living Communities. You will be expected to spend at least 1-3 months at ONE location before moving onto another (unless there is a critical staffing need elsewhere, we need to be able to call on you to assist.)rn rnOur communities are 32-bed Memory Care + Assisted Living facilities. You must be a CNA or have at least ONE year of Caregiving experience in a Long Term Care or similar environment. rn rnSUMMARY:rnThis position is responsible for providing personal care and delegated nursing services designed to maintain the clients' physical and emotional wellbeing. The position will involve working at multiple locations in the region (regions to be determined or changed at employers' discretion).rnAs a Float Staff employee, you will be expected to rotate locations once per month, as well as travel to any Suite Living communities that need to utilize the Float Pool for staffing purposes.rnCurrent Locations: Anoka/Ramsey, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Little Canada, Vadnais Heights, Roseville, North St. Paul, West St. Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Burnsville, Prior Lake. rn rnRESPONSIBLITIES & DUTIES:rnrnAssist the resident with personal cares as identified in the assignment sheet/client care plan. These cares may include all or some of the following: assisting with dressing, grooming and oral cares; shampooing of hair; assisting with showering or bathing; rubbing with lotions; fingernail cares and foot cares if instructed to do so by an RN; redirection of a confused client, and other cares as assigned.rnAssisting the residents in the use of the commode, urinal, and toilet and with adult incontinence products as assigned.rnAssisting with ambulation and transfers, including proper use of a transfer belt and assistive devices and proper body mechanics to avoid injury.rnAssist in use of hearing aids and glasses for residents.rnMedication reminders, assistance or administration as delegated by RN.rnTake and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration as instructed. Report changes or concerns to RN.rnNotify RN of any complaints or concerns raised by the resident, residents family member, or representative.rnHelp each resident to reach and maintain his/her highest level of performance and independence. Must promote residents independence, not dependence, by offering choices and fostering self-help skills.rnEstablish rapport with residents, lead resident in activities as assigned and provide socialization and companionship to residents while performing assigned tasks.rnAssist with treatments as delegated the Register Nurse according to the client's individualized care plan or with therapy tasks as assigned by a licensed health professional.rnObserve resident and report to the LPN or RN changes in the residents physical and emotional condition, such as change in attitude, appearance, loss of appetite, weight, etc.rnDocument services provided accurately and consistent with agency policies and complete all required paperwork in a timely and legible manner.rnFollow agency policies regarding safety rules and requirements and report any issues or concerns about your safety or any injuries immediately to the LPN or RN.rnrn rnREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:rnrnMinimum of a High School Diploma required rnMinimum of 1 year experience as a Caregiver in a Senior Living or similar environment (CNA/NAR/RA/HHA)rnCNA preferred but not required rnMust have reliable transportation and availability to travel to ALL 11 Suite Living Senior Care locations - this is an ABSOLUTE MUST