Light of Hearts Villa (LOHV), a faith-based senior living community located in Bedford, Ohio is hiring a full-time or part-time Caregiver for third shift to provide personal care services to residents as assigned by the Licensed Nurse from 10:30 PM - 6:30 AM. This position provides compassionate care of residents in compliance with Ohio Residential Care Facility Regulations. Must be able to assist residents with daily living skills and be able to interact appropriately and professionally with residents, family, visitors, LOHV personnel and governmental agencies. This position will work weekends and holidays.

High school graduate or equivalency and State Tested Nurse Aide certification preferred but not required. Previous experience working in an eldercare facility or providing care for the elderly is preferred but not required. Knowledge and understanding of dementia care preferred. Good oral and written communication skills are required. Training and continuing education in meeting the needs of the cognitively impaired resident is required. CPR and First Aid training required.

Caregiver Job Responsibilities:

• Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan.
• Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible.
• Encourages residents to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the resident’s right to free choice and records and reports changes in resident’s eating habits to the supervisor.
• Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for residents as described in the activity calendar and encourages residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs to develop friendships with other residents.
• Maintains residents’ records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures; documents medication distribution as applicable, leisure activities, incidents, and observations; reports any changes in resident’s physical condition and/or behavior, and visitors; observes and reports the health and emotional condition of each resident; and promptly reports all changes to the supervisor.
• Assists residents with medication as defined in medication procedure; assists or supervises residents who self-administer medication; follows physician orders and state laws to administer medications to residents who cannot self-administer their medications; and exhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents; performs general housekeeping; and follows cleaning schedules for resident laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, and other areas.
• Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance.
• Knows location of each resident, reminds them to sign out when they leave the building, and notifies the supervisor immediately if unable to locate a resident.
• Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person