Join our mission to honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.
Discover Homewood at Williamsportwhere 28 acres of picturesque landscapes near Hagerstown, Maryland, welcome you to a community rooted in history and warmed by the charm of Western Maryland. Our mission is clear: to treat residents with compassion, professionalism, and care. Here, we cultivate a vibrant culture, fostering teamwork and sparking innovative solutions, resulting in lasting job satisfaction for our dedicated employees. We value longevity and strong relationships within our community. Join us in the joy of making a real difference in people's lives!
What's in it for you?As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks:
- Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
- Assistance for new LPNs/RNs- we pay up to 50% of your student loans
- Christmas bonus totaling 1% of your annual earnings
- Shift and weekend differentials
But that's not all! Our comprehensive benefits package also includes:
- Referral bonus of up to $600
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Retirement contributions
- Professional licensure reimbursement
Want to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits for all the details.
Job Summary:Assists, while encouraging independence, with the activities of daily living for the residents under licensed staff supervision.
Essential Functions:Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential informationComplies with established policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practicesAssists in or provides for the maintenance of individual personal hygiene, i.e., bathing, shaving, changing clothing, nail care, toilet needsProvides clean, dry linen and make beds to meet resident needs when necessaryEncourages proper resident nutrition at meal and snack timesPerforms resident treatments as assigned by the Head Nurse and within the nursing scope of practiceObserves and records resident information concisely, accurately, and completely, and reports to the Head Nurse objective observations of change in resident condition or needActively participates in planning of the resident's carePromotes the activity of daily living according to the resident's service planResident lifts and transfers will be done according to the resident's service plan and the Lift Free ProgramPrepares, administers, and records medications as physician-ordered and in accordance with certification regulationsPerforms other functions as directed by the supervisorQualifications:Ability to lift and transfer 30 pounds of resident weight frequently (15 times) throughout the shiftAbility to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn constantly throughout an eight (8) hour shiftOrganizational skills and ability to do sequential eventsCurrent Certified Medication Technician, preferredCPR certification and basic First Aid, preferredMotivation and desire to work with geriatric personsAbility to speak English at a level residents can understandAbility to read and write in English to carry out functions related to the care plans and provide appropriate resident careListed on the state registry as a Nursing Assistant within 120 days of employment is preferred. The expectation will be to complete the Homewood GNA classPhysical Requirements:Must be able to constantly work on their feet during an 8 hour shift; bend, stoop, twist, and turn constantly throughout the shift in performing regular duties. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds of resident weight and/or transfer and reposition a resident at least 25 times throughout the shift. Must be able to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in response to the unexpected behavior of residents either during lifting or repositioning or during other frequent occasions when having direct contact with residents. Must be able to handle the physical transfer of residents from unsafe to safer locations in the event of a fire or other disaster. Ability to do sequential events/tasks.