Job Title: Personal Caregiver

Position Summary: The Personal Caregiver is responsible for providing services and companionship to clients. Responsibilities include non-medical tasks such as: Activities of daily living, light housekeeping, preparation /assistance with meals, and general companionship.
Preferably a candidate will have 3-5 years’ experience working with senior population. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and work independently. Strong customer service skills and a can-do positive attitude is a must!
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

·Assist residents with their Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) – waking, toileting, feeding, safety, light cleaning, oral care, and bathing.

·Respond to the resident emergency call system in a timely manner.

·Provide assistance during mealtime, activities, or wherever necessary.

·Give emotional support to the residents by treating them with respect, dignity and always maintaining a positive and cheerful appearance.

·Promote safety and wellbeing of the residents through use of written and verbal procedures, safety equipment and awareness of any potential dangers.

·Assists with janitorial and housekeeping tasks as needed.

·Report changes in behaviors or medical conditions to leadership.

·Follow direction from shift supervisors regarding care, emergencies, and resident needs.

·Complete all required documentation (resident care summary, 24 hour report, shower logs, etc.)

·Assist with all other duties as assigned by leadership.

We are all a part of a team who are here to serve the residents. First and foremost, we expect our associates to have regular attendance; defined as being on time and present to all scheduled shifts, for the entire shift. Our associates need to value the importance of timeliness, punctuality, and dependability, and how the lack of these critical elements affects others in the workplace and the overall community operations. We expect all associates to be willing to lend a helping hand to co-workers, direct reports, and supervisors, whether it is one of their typical job responsibilities or not. This includes welcoming new associates and residents into the community, and making them feel at home. Associates need to keep the best interests of the residents and other associates in mind, and be an active participant in accomplishing team, community, and company goals.

Competencies:

·Patience – Works hard to understand the people and process before making judgements and acting. Very tolerant and sensitive with people, and takes time to listen. Does not take shortcuts, follows established processes well.

·Customer Focused – Dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of the customer by establishing and maintaining effective relationships as well as gaining trust and respect of customers.

·Passion for Seniors – Feels strongly about working with the senior population. Has a drive to go above and beyond for seniors. Typically, this comes from a personal experience or prior work experience in a senior citizen setting.

·Integrity and Trust – Does what they say they will do, does not take the easy road, and does not misrepresent themselves for personal gain. Always does the right thing, even when it does not benefit themselves directly.

Job Requirements:

·High school diploma or GED is required.

·Previous experience as a caregiver is preferred.

·Previous experience working with the elderly or memory impaired adults is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

·Constant use of manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

·Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

·Associates in this role are occasionally exposed to hot water, and cleaning chemicals.

·Ability to reach, bend, twist, squat, kneel, push and pull.

·Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds. 80 pounds of pressure may be placed on the associate through transfers using transfer belts or mechanical assists.

·Ability to perform repetitive movements including simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.

·Constant standing and walking.