Iris Memory Care of Nichols Hills is looking for caregivers. We need different roles (CNAs vs CMAs vs ACMAs) and different shifts, so we encourage you to apply!
We are a small, freestanding memory care assisted living community conveniently located off of Lake Hefner Parkway on May Avenue south of Britton. We have a small campus with a total of 55 residents. As a community focused on memory care, all of our residents are coping with Alzheimer's or other form of dementia. We are an age-in-place community, so you will care for residents all throughout the spectrum of the disease.
Rate of pay for CNAs starts at $16 - $16.50 per hour. Higher pay rates will be given to those who are CMA/ACMA, from $17 - $18.50 per hour. Rate of pay is negotiable based upon experience. Priority will be given to candidates who have worked in memory care before.
Specific Responsibilities:
Responsible for providing Resident services and other duties as assigned. Duties include personal services, activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry, social-recreational activities, life enrichment, meal services, and other tasks as needed for Resident care and service delivery.
Primary Essential Job Duties:
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Adheres to and conveys philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality, and a home-like environment for Residents.
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Assists with activities of daily living/ADL’s, environmental orientation, dining services, life enrichment programs, laundry and housekeeping, meal services, and other care services assigned, while encouraging self-care and independence.
- Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for Residents, staff, and visitors.
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Offers comfort and support, emotionally and physically, to Residents.
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Assists with vital signs and weight monitoring monthly or more frequently as required for all Residents and completes all required documentation.
- Puts Resident Service First: Ensures that Residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere, which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights
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Assists with individual Resident and group social recreational activities.
Job Qualifications:
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Must be an active on the OK Nurse Aide Registry
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Minimum one year experience in working with older adults as a personal care assistant preferred.
- Twelve (12) plus years of education preferred. High school diploma or GED required.
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At least 18 years old, or older if required per the state regulations.
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Experience with dementia residents preferred.
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Meet continuing education requirements and certifications on job classification and position, including state requirements.
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Ability/willingness to perform all position responsibilities adequately.
