Caregiver

Wesley Palms Retirement Community is Hiring!

Caregiver

Temporary Position: Projected 4 to 5 month Assignment

Full Time: Tuesday - Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Pay Range: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Resident Services/Charge Nurse or designee, the Caregiver is responsible for performing routine nursing assistant services to the residents of the facility. Provides resident care according to policies and procedures and within acceptable nursing standards.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Caregiver
• Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction.
• Follows all established Front Porch Protocols for safety.
• Assists the residents to and from the dining room, and assists in serving meals. Serves trays to residents in their rooms, if necessary, and assists with cutting of food.
• Assists residents with bathing, dressing and personal hygiene.
• Washes resident’s personal laundry as needed. Makes resident’s beds daily.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary environment.
• Maintains log with all vital information.
• Reports to Supervisor regularly regarding the resident's condition.
• Maintains all documentation as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy.
• Arrives to work on time, in proper clean uniform, good personal hygiene and with nametag visible.
• Follows highest standards of cleanliness. Follows all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines in preparation and handling of foodstuffs.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner. Wears safety equipment as required for the job. Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor.
• Attends all mandatory in-service meetings. Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures.
• Front Porch is committed to the prevention of accidents by providing equipment with safeguards, personal safety equipment on jobs which require it, and adequate safety instructions to all employees
• All employees are required to follow safe work habits in order to prevent injuries to themselves, residents, visitors or other employees
  
  

Essential:

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
  
  

Essential:

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:

• 1 year of Caregiver or related experience
  
  

Nonessential:

• 1 year of long term care, geriatric and/or rehabilitative experience preferred
  
  

Essential:

Working conditions:

• Must be able to lift or carry items:
• Frequently: 26-50 pounds
• Constantly: 11-25 pounds
  
  

Compensation Disclaimer: The actual compensation offered will depend on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, training, education, and licensure/certifications (as applicable).

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and criminal background clearance.