Job Description

Caregiver/Resident Assistant Shift: 2p - 10p Cypress Palms/Caregiver/Resident Assistant/Largo Shift: 2pm-10pm

• Would you like to work alongside warm, caring, and devoted employees?
• Do you enjoy working in a fun & professional environment?
• Does a set schedule with an opportunity to pick up additional shifts help ease your work-life balance?
• If this sounds like you, come join our team! Cypress Palms is currently hiring for Caregivers! Come work where YOU and your talents are celebrated.

About Us Cypress Palms has been recognized as a 2014 & 2019 recipient of the Bronze Commitment to Quality, National Quality Award for its outstanding performance in the health care profession. Cypress Palms offers additional services to residents that are not typically found at other communities. Cypress Palms offers an extended range of care levels, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and our own Parkinson\'s programs. Apply today to join our outstanding nursing team! Why work with us?

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents
• Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with company contribution
• Additional Voluntary Benefits Plan Options through Colonial Life
• First Stop Health \xe2\x80\x93 Virtual Care Telehealth No Cost 24/7*
• Reduced Rent at one of our company-owned apartment communities
• Education support
• Mental Health Support through Ability Assist (legal, financial, emotional No Cost 24/7)
• Identity Theft Protection and credit monitoring*
• Health Assessments*
• Company-paid $10k Life Insurance
• Wellness Discount Marketplace*
• Tuition Discounts with Rasmussen College
• 401K with company match
• Employee Support Program (ESP)
• OnShift Engage Reward Program (earn points for cash rewards!)
• Access earned pay BEFORE pay day \xe2\x80\x93 instantly through RAIN app
• Referral bonuses
• Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to an Investment Advisor through NFP Retirement
• LifeMart: one-stop resource for extra shopping savings
• Generous paid time off & sick pay (for eligible employees)

• 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.

Purpose The primary purpose of this position is to provide assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the assessment and care plan. Summary The Caregiver plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide assistance in all Nursing Department functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established Nursing Department policies and procedures. Caregiver/Resident Assistant Job Duties

• 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/Resident Assistant Education & Experience

• Prefer 1 year or more of experience in a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility.