At Carlton, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults by offering personalized care and fostering a warm and supportive environment. We know it takes a special group of individuals to help our residents live their lives to the fullest, surrounded by love, kindness, and care. We believe happy employees ensure happy residents. With attractive benefits, hands-on training, and opportunities for career advancement, we take great pride in recruiting people who embrace and embody our unique "culture of caring."
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Job Summary
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Provides prescribed medication administration, medical treatment and personal care services to ill, injured, convalescing, and disabled persons in Assisted Living and/or Memory Care per Company Policy and State Regulations by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and responsibilities Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
Monitor, assess and respond to residents' changing health and condition
Coordinate and evaluate medical needs and/or activities of daily living to formulate and provide a safe, balanced, and adequate program of care for changing needs
Participate in the initial and ongoing development of the Personal Service Plan including Focus areas and Interventions. Communicate to other associates, outside health services, responsible parties, and physician accordingly regarding necessary updates and/or coordination of care
Takes and records residents' vital signs and/or supervises trained Personal Care Aides performing this task as needed, or ordered by the physician
Provides necessary medication administration and treatments as ordered by the physician that may include but are not limited to, wound care, catheter care, colostomy and ileostomy care and oxygen administration
Applies compresses, ice bags, and hot water bottles per nursing judgment and/or first aide requirements
Communicate and document any mental, physical or emotional changes in residents to other personnel, physician, and family or responsible party regarding ill residents, changes in condition, injuries/accidents, adverse reactions to medication or treatment, or 911 calls in a timely manner
Monitor and supervise the dispensation, storage, and destruction of medications
Administers oral, topical, rectal, subcutaneous and/or intramuscular injections in a timely manner with appropriate orders and documentation
Monitor and document narcotic count appropriately
Monitor transcription of medication orders onto MAR's for accuracy
Monitor all medication orders from Physician for clarification
Assembles and uses equipment such as catheters, colostomies and oxygen per physician's orders and in compliance with State Regulations
Collects samples which may include urine, stool, blood, and sputum, from (all) residents for testing, depending on possession of required certification
Assess current or future residents using the appropriate assessment tool while in the hospital or nursing home in order to plan for and provide the proper care and services needed at the time of the resident's initial move in or return to the Community
Develop resident Personal Service Plans through assessing/reassessing resident level of functioning and planning resident care and services. Participate in Family Connection Conferences
Provide educational in-services to enhance our associates' knowledge, and for better quality of service to our residents
Maintain familiarity, and comply with Company Policies and Procedures and State Regulations. Consult Director of Resident Services and/or Memory Care Director as needed to ensure compliance with Title 22 and Company Policy
Ensure First Aid Kits are fully equipped and in compliance with State Regulations
Complete all documentation before the end of each shift worked
Manage and coordinate assisted living or memory care resident and family requests and/or complaints in a professional and timely manner, with sensitivity and a positive attitude
Provide timely follow through on requests and complaints to make certain that the associate responsible for resolution has followed through, with the assistance of the Executive Director or Director of Resident Services
Understand all emergency systems and respond to emergencies as required. Support an on-going safety awareness program for residents and associates. Report all accidents, injuries or incidents immediately to Personnel in Charge, document and log reports or forms as appropriate. Use all equipment, tools and implements with caution
The ability to multitask and demonstrate adequate time management skills is an integral function of this position
Qualifications
• Communication Skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Interact well with our Carlton Family - residents, family members, all staff members, future residents
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out written or oral instructions
Education and Experience
According to Title 22 requirements, employee must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
Graduation from an approved vocational nursing or registered nursing program
Experience preferred, but not required
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Certificates, License, Registration
California License Vocational Nurse (LVN) and/or
California Registered Nurse License (RN)
Current First Aid Certification (obtained through community)
DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearance must be completed prior to working in community (obtained through community)
Health screening and negative TB test, must be less than six (6) months old. (obtained through community)
Carlton Senior Living's Commitment to Pay Transparency
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the total package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives.
Carlton Senior Living benefits are designed to convey Carlton Senior Living's culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:
Premium coverage for employee medical insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dental, Vision, Short/Long-term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans;
Generous vacation time and leave plans, as well as paid sick days and parental leave;
Generous benefits like mental and emotional health support through our Employee Assistance Program, a 401K company match, gym and tuition reimbursements
Carlton Senior Living reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
Carlton Senior Living's Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunities
Carlton Senior Living is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Per Department of Social Services regulations, all applications must undergo an extensive background check, and certain misdemeanor convictions will require an exemption.
Carlton Senior Living is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at hrdept@carltonseniorliving.com .