Caregiver

At our community, our number one priority is our Residents. We are looking for caring and compassionate caregivers. The individuals will enjoy the low staff to resident ratio to be able to provide more personalized care to our residents. A Caregiver will provide direct personal care and supervision to the Residents at the community. Promotes Resident well-being and satisfaction through support with activities of daily living. Communicates with other departments to ensure Resident needs are met.

Minimum eligibility requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public.
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly and understand that for each resident the community is considered the Resident’s home.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual.
• Must be honest, ethical, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others.
• Must meet all health requirements.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (essential job functions), with or without reasonable accommodation.

Essential functions

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming (oral care), toileting, changing of bed linens, positioning, transfer, mobility, and incontinence care. Encourage residents to be as independent as capable.
• Keep proper records of care as required by the facility. Complete all forms and documentation as required.
• Immediately report any observations of concern/changes in resident’s condition to the Supervisor in Charge.
• Vital sign monitoring will be performed as needed or directed by regulations, policy or primary care provider’s order.
• Be able to apply the communities accident, disaster, fire safety, elopement and emergency procedures for protection of the residents.
• Be capable of performing CPR upon successful completion of CPR certification.
• Be knowledgeable of the residents’ background, preferences, habits and interests and preserve confidential information about each resident.
• Focus on service to residents in during dining and promote meal time as an enjoyable activity of each resident’s day.
• Provide assistance to individual residents as needed or directed, who require help with eating, carrying plates, trays or beverages.
• Respond to emergency call signals promptly.
• Report incidents to the Supervisor in Charge promptly and complete appropriate paperwork as required in a professional manner.

Residents’ rights

• Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents’ rights.

Other

• The job description provides a framework for the job; other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Working conditions (travel, hours, environment)

• Scheduled hours; possible overtime. Works in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Is subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)

Senior Living Experience desired, but not necessary.