Generations Assisted Living & Memory Care -

Position Summary

Provide hands on supervision of caregiver staff during their shift, ensure provision of quality resident care, uphold residence philosophy and promote resident well-being.

Properly assist the resident with / administer scheduled medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and residence policy.

Provide direct assistance with activities of daily living and support to residents.

Primary Responsibilities

Follow the six rights of medication administration (right resident, right drug, right dosage, right time, right route and right record / documentation) each and every time administration or assistance with medication occurs.

2. Administer / assist resident with medication(s) according to the Medication Administration Record (MAR), and protect resident privacy.

Document clearly / accurately on the MAR after meds are given / refused, held, discontinued, or changed according to the residence policy.

Maintain a neat, clean and organized med cart / room and restock as needed.

5. Supervise caregiver staff on duty in providing quality care and meeting needs of residents in accordance with residence philosophy and policies.

6. Adhere to resident’s individual plan and notify Resident Care Coordinator or Memory Care Coordinator of any changes in resident’s condition.

Assist with activities of daily living.

Check on residents as appropriate; document and report findings.

Assist staff with resident activities as needed.

Assist staff with serving meals and supervise caregiver staff in the dining room.

As needed, assist with cleaning and tidying residents’ rooms / laundry.

Establish and maintain good relationships with residents and their families.

Ensure all systems for providing and tracking resident care are completed in accordance with residence policies and procedures.

Qualifications : 18 years or older

18 years or older

Minimum of one year experience in caregiver work preferred

Desire to work with older adults and those who are memory impaired

Nurse Aide 1 Certification, verifiable on Healthcare Personnel Registry

Current Medication Aide Certification

Ability to read, write and speak English

Friendly, caring disposition

Physical Job Requirements

To fulfill job requirements, employee must be able to perform key physical tasks for extended periods of time. When supporting, lifting or transferring residents, proper body mechanics and safety measures as prescribed by residence must be used.

Stand / walk up to 9 hours per day

Sit up to 3 hours per day

Frequently support up to 70 pounds

Occasionally lift / carry up to 15 pounds

Frequently kneel, bend, reach and carry

Secure proper assistance for transferring and lifting of residents as needed

Last updated : 2024-03-24