Overnight Caregiver/Med-Aide

The Inn on Westport located in Sioux Falls, SD is looking for Caregiver or Med-Aides to join their engaging & supportive team!

Who Are We:

The Inn on Westport offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite care with a total of 133 residences. This vibrant senior living community has been a part of the Sioux Falls area since 1996. It is our commitment to help each resident lead a purposeful life and we strive to deliver an exceptional experience through Platinum Service®.

Why Work for Us: (Features & Benefits)

• Comprehensive Health Plan Options
• Medical and Prescription Coverage
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• $10k Life Insurance Coverage*
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching Benefits
• Employee Support Program (ESP)
• Tuition Discounts with Rasmussen College
• Educational Support
• Team Member Referral Bonus
• LifeMart Employee Discounts
• OnShift Engage Bonus and Incentives
• Generous Paid Time Off

• Benefits available to eligible employees with enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility may vary by position, average hours worked, length of service, and/or location.

Shift:

Part-Time PM 3pm-1130pm

Weekends

Caregiver/Med-Aide Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Perform simple procedures as an extension of therapy services under the direction and supervision of the nurse, e.g. range of motion exercises, assistance in ambulation or exercises.
• Performs personal care activities including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, skin care/nail care, oral hygiene, shaving, dressing, and others as directed/requested.
• Performs household services essential to health care at home including meal preparation/feeding, laundry and ironing, changing/laundering bed linens, light housekeeping and other services as offered.
• Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for residents. Encourages residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs and to develop friendships with other residents.
• Observes and documents the health and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the nurse.
• Responds promptly and courteously to resident requests for assistance and emergency pull cords.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for residents by observing infection control practices, following facility guidelines, and reporting unsafe situation to the nurse.
• Assist residents in preparing and transporting for appointments and social programs.
• Assist with moving and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Assist residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed

Caregiver or Med-Aide Required Skills and Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant or a licensed Medication Assistant in accordance with laws of this state.
• Prefer 6 months or more of experience in a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility