Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $17.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
State-of-the-art facilities
on-demand pay
Benefits begin after 30 days
Low-cost lunches
Free gym membership
Free indoor pool access
Shift Differential
Work-life balance
growth opportunities
Competitive wages
Job Description
The Davis Community is a well-established senior living community located in Wilmington, NC, with a proud history of over 60 years serving the local population. Originally founded in the early 1960s as a skilled nursing facility, The Davis Community has evolved significantly over the decades, expanding its services and enhancing its offerings to become the premier healthcare center for senior care in the region. It is widely respected for its commitment to compassion, care, and the dignity and respect it consistently demonstrates toward its residents. This community embraces a culture centered on care, service, and a strong sense of community,... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency required
- Experience in geriatrics, recreation, or social administration preferred
- Experience with dementia care preferred
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Physical capability to perform job duties including lifting up to 40 pounds and pushing up to 100 pounds
- Must complete annual influenza vaccination and TB skin test unless accommodation granted
- Ability to interact compassionately with elderly residents
- Proficiency in documentation and use of communication equipment
- Availability to work designated shifts and duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Experience in geriatrics, recreation, or social administration
- Experience with dementia care preferred
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Proficient with documentation and record-keeping
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
- Skilled in organizing and leading group activities
- Knowledge of person-centered care principles
- Ability to manage behavioral challenges
- Physical ability to perform lifting and mobility tasks
Job Duties
- Assist Life Enhancement Mentor with organizing activities, completing monthly calendars, providing input and ideas for monthly newsletter, setting up and breaking down activities
- Promote and provide diverse opportunities for meaningful pursuits, recreation, exercise, social interaction, and personal routines
- Provide wellness programming including exercise and awareness of daily pleasures
- Place seasonal and special decorations to encourage resident awareness and interest
- Perform one-on-one interactions and in-room visits monthly
- Organize household activities ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations
- Participate in event root cause analysis
- Complete psychosocial and functional documentation
- Ensure resident rights and responsibilities are honored
- Communicate and collaborate with nursing, therapy, and dietary teams
- Maintain professional records and documentation
- Provide programming to maintain daily living functions
- Complete and facilitate individualized care plans
- Attend resident care plans and nutrition care planning meetings
- Communicate treatment plans and perform modalities
- Transport residents as needed
- Act as liaison across disciplines
- Perform additional duties as required
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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