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Our Accolades.
Four Seasons is proud to have been named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work, and to have been Living Wage Certified in Western North Carolina. Our approach to providing not only excellent care to our patients and families, but also providing the same heartfelt care and commitment to our employees, leads us to be recognized as not only a leader in hospice and palliative care, but also a beacon of excellence as an employer in Western North Carolina.
Our Benefits.
Four Seasons offers an excellent benefits package for both full time and part time eligible employees, which may include:
- Competitive Salaries, Reviewed Annually
- Annual Operational Performance Bonus Opportunities
- $0 Employee Premiums on Medical Insurance
- Annual $600 Well-Care Benefit Towards Self-Care, Childcare, Pet Care, or Elder Care
- Medical & Dental Insurance Benefits First of the Month after Hire
- 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Generous Paid Time Off Package- 20-29 Days of PTO Per Year
- Up to 6 Paid Holidays
- Employer Paid STD, LTD, & Life Insurance
- Employer Paid Teletherapy & Telemedicine Coverage
- Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- A Robust Employee Wellness Program
- Up to $3k in Tuition Reimbursement Each Year
Reports To: Palliative Care Practice Manager
Status: Hourly - (Non-exempt)
FT, PT, PRN: Part-Time
Shift: 30+ Hours w/ Benefits; Shifts Variable
Location: Buncombe County, NC
Position Summary:
Provides personal care and/or home management tasks to Palliative Care patients diagnosed with dementia/memory care, under the direction of a Memory Care RN.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Practice within the scope of training, license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation
- Performs tasks as delegated to and directed by a registered nurse:
- Practice safety and infection control methods
- Provision of assistance with Activities of Daily Living &/or Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
- Report to work punctually and appropriately dressed for role
- Complete required orientation and on-going training to include modules assigned via Memory Care Caregiver College to meet the training requirements under the Guide Model
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge and application of proper body mechanics
- Knowledge and application of Infection Control Principles and environmental safety
- Excellent organization skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity
- Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate projects
- Ability to read, understand, and apply policies and best practices, laws, rules and regulations
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- High School Diploma/GED
Experience:
- One (1) year caregiving experience preferred
Licensures & Certifications: (if applicable)
- Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance
- Maintain valid, good-standing listing on NCNAR if working as CNA
Summary of Physical Requirements:
- Walking, standing, sitting, bending, reaching, twisting, crouching/squatting, kneeling
- Flexion/Extension of arms/wrist
- Hand dexterity to include gripping, pushing/pulling and writing
- Ability to assist transfer/repositioning if assigned to hands-on clients
Intent & Function:
All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the duties of the position. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS ARE NOT INTENDED AS AND DO NOT CREATE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS ITS STATUS AS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYER.
Other Duties:
- Work to achieve applicable performance goals, pursue progress toward individual development plan (IDP) and demonstrate Four Seasons values and competencies
- Demonstrate continued competency by participating in ongoing education and training offered by the agency and/or outside resources as required for role.
- Exhibit competency in the observance of Universal Precautions by applying principles of infection control by:
- Knowing standard precautions
- Washing hands before and after patient care
- Wearing gloves and other PPE as necessary
- Communicate any changes in Client condition or occurrences to Palliative Care RN
- Maintain chart documentation of care provided in accordance with the written plan of care.
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy of any PHI per HIPAA requirements
- Maintain general order, safety and cleanliness of the Client area
- Practice personal and environmental safety
- Demonstrate proper transfer and lift techniques using good body mechanic techniques
- Exhibit competency in Activities of Daily Living such as:
- Assist in ambulation, transfers or exercises
- Assist with bathing, dressing and grooming
- Assist with feeding
- Assist with toileting and incontinence care
- Exhibit competency in Instrumental Activities of Daily Living such as:
- Housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Safe transportation
- Medication reminders
- Pet care
- Practice professional boundaries and behaviors and communication
- Other duties as assigned by registered nurse, clinical team leader, or Director/Manager
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