Activity Aide - Nursing Home jobs in Bradenton, FL

Overview

Location: Bradenton and surrounding communities.

Now hiring for full-time, part-time, and overnight shifts.

TheKey provides premier in-home senior care to help older adults thrive at home with optimal independence, health, safety and happiness, all while affording their loved ones complete peace of mind.

Who We Are: 

TheKey is proud to be the largest private-pay provider for senior companionship and home care for aging seniors in North America. We stand for optimal well being in our clients and pride of purpose in our care teams. Our strong core values have positioned us to continue providing companion care even as we navigate COVID-19. 

What We Offer: 

• Weekly Pay
• Competitive wages and bi-weekly pay (to include overtime pay and holiday rate) 
• Paid Training - Virtual/Online/Hands-On classes
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision and Mileage Reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan - industry leading 20% matching and fully vested from the start!
• Year-round caregiver recognition programs & appreciation days
• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonuses 
• Access to our CareAcademy - continued training and development
• 24/7 Caregiver Support Team

COVID-19 Protocols and Essential Worker Support:

• 24/7 Covid Rapid Response Team
• PPE supplies provided if needed - masks (required), face shields, gowns and gloves
• Safety Precautions Training 
• Assistance with gathering resources / county testing

Who You Are:

A dependable, compassionate and empathetic professional looking for a career with profound purpose. You are motivated by helping others and providing quality service above all else. You are driven by making an impact and contributing to a better quality of life for the aging population. You want to show up and make a difference each and every day. 

What You Will Do: 

You will have the ultimate responsibility to help implement customized care plans that encompass solutions to nurture the whole person in mind, body and spirit.  You will be providing impeccable care to clients by assisting in scheduled activities as well as overall care management.  You will treat your clients like family, going above and beyond to enhance their quality of life.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Delivering exceptional care to the dedicated client in their home
• Help execute comprehensive personalized weekly schedules and care plans 
• Complete daily tasks in a safe and professional manner (ADLs)
• Supply personal companionship, remaining actively engaged with each client by providing ongoing social & emotional support
• Assist with personal care activities to include personal hygiene, mobility assistance, incontinence care, light housekeeping, feeding and meal preparation
• Keep order, safety and client enjoyment top of mind at all times
• Provide transportation to and from appointments as needed
• Administrative functions such as documentation of completion of tasks and report changes in the client’s physical condition, mental capability or behavior

Qualifications

Required Skills, Education and Certifications:

• Home Health Aide (HHA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Personal Care Aide (PCA) Certification
• a minimum of 1 year experience required 
• Alzheimer's or Dementia experience is required
• Valid Basic Life Support Training (CPR)
• TB Screening/PPD Chest X-Ray 
•  Must have Valid Driver's License and Must have a reliable means of transportation to get to and from work.
• Empathy, compassion and kindness a MUST
• Ability to use sound judgement and remain calm in a variety of situations
• Must be reliable, dependable and on time
• Basic computer skills as well as overall technical savviness 
• Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Can pass a background check and provide references

What We Are All About:

At TheKey, we pride ourselves on hiring quality professionals who feel just as passionate as we do about helping transform the lives of aging adults by providing the utmost white glove experience for our clients to promote a healthy mind, body and spirit. Our employees are compassionate, committed, innovative and dedicated to improving the quality of life our seniors so deserve. Would you like to help us change the way the world ages?

TheKey is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.