Nursing Assistant

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 located at 16025 Emerald Estates Dr. Weston, 33331. 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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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