What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at English Meadows Senior Living Communities?
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QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be courteous, considerate and understanding when dealing with Residents, team members and visitors. Ability to work closely with others.
RESPONSIBILITIES – Included but not limited to:
- Reports shift update in communication log ensuring reporting of all incidents to the med tech/nurse
- Report all incidents and accidents to the med tech and/or RCD immediately
- Reports all unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment immediately to the executive director or designee
- Participate in the development of the Personalized Service Plans as requested by administration
- Knows and complies with all residents’ rights
- Checks all assigned residents daily for cleanliness, appropriate clothing, any continence issues, and change in condition
- Initiates, assigns, and assists with activities as appropriate
- Uses proper sanitation procedures and universal precautions
- Checks resident apartments daily for any hazard
- Completes activities of daily living for assigned residents as per the Personalized Service Plan
- Completes resident laundry as per schedule
- Responds to security system and resident call alarms immediately taking appropriate action when responding
- Complete all training as assigned
- Complete all state, federal, and company training as assigned
- Participates in rounds with off going and on coming shifts, including necessary documentation
- Completes the daily Caregiver assignment in the appropriate platform
- Clocks in and out as appropriate
- Follows attendance policy
- Creates and maintains a warm professional environment
- Answers phone as appropriate
- Attend staff meetings as scheduled
- Serves meals in dining room as assigned
- Promotes and ensures a pleasant dining experience
- Assists with dining room set up and clean up
- Follows resident’s diet as indicated on the Personalized Service Plan
- Provides room service as needed
- Must fulfill all duties assigned, to include Life Enrichment & other department support as needed
- Demonstrate company core values at all times
- CNAs must follow reporting/documenting and tasks per certification guidelines along with community policy and task assignment
- Depending on experience and performance standing – may be assigned job lead duties and act as support for peers as needed and may rotate duties with other leads
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE ABILITIES:
The abilities and work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position.
- Ability to manage intermittent or high-volume periods of repetitive tasks and sustain extended physical activity, including sitting, standing, walking, reaching, climbing, bending, lifting, grasping, pushing, pulling, and other weight-bearing and maneuvering techniques as needed
- Unassisted: Frequently lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
- With Assistance: up to 100 lbs. or more.
- Ability to work in environments with low or bright lighting, loud noise, strong odors, variable temperatures (hot or cold), and potential exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and other health-related risks
- Efficiently and effectively manage unpredictable schedules, distractions, changes of pace or priorities, on a regular basis
- Ability to read, write, communicate and follow directions in English
- Ability to remain calm under stress and diffuse potential conflicts
- Must be accurate, dependable, and thorough in all assigned tasks
- Ability to prepare for & tolerate exposure to outdoor elements as duties may require
DRIVER RESPONSIBILITIES/CLEAN MVR REQUIRED:
N/A
PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
- Meet general and specific Key Performance Indicators and associated industry or community metrics as leadership assigns and deems defining of success
- Adjust to changing or evolving metrics accordingly
- Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and licensing requirements for senior living services (independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care).
- Honor resident rights and follow all established protocols for care, safety, and service delivery.
- Maintain required education, certifications, and credentials.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation.
- Participate in audits, inspections, and quality assurance initiatives.
- Promptly report any incidents or compliance concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
DISCLAIMER:
This Job Description document is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Twenty/20 Management and associated Senior Living Communities are an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.