Care Giver Job Description

Location: Racine, WI, 53403

Skills Required:

• Caregiver

Good Life at Home – Racine, WI

Good Life at Home are 3-4 bed and 2 bed Adult Family Group Homes for Advanced Aging, Irreversible Dementia/Alzheimer’s, Developmentally Disabled, Emotional Disturbed/Mental Illness, Terminally Ill and Traumatic Brain Injury residents.

RESPONSIBILITIES SUMMARY:

Caregivers assist residents who require 24-hour oversight. The role of the caregiver is to assist residents with daily living skills that they may not be able to perform either temporarily or permanently, fostering at all times resident independence, dignity and freedom of choice with respect to resident’s rights. It is the responsibility of the caregiver to ensure that the care and services are provided in compliance with state laws and regulations. We are here to serve the needs of our residents in their home.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Daily duties include the following, however additional duties and responsibilities may be required at times as assigned:

• Assist Residents with Activities of Daily Living
• Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
• Medication Assistance
• Health Maintenance and Monitoring
• Dining & Eating
• Resident Social Activity
• Documentation and Reporting

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will be able to think, act and intervene independently both in routine and emergency situations and will remain professional at all times. They must be self motivated and able to function as a person in charge and responsible for their own work while also being a team player. They will need to have the ability to relate to residents, guests and peers in a courteous and respectful manner under all circumstances, but especially when attempting to accommodate residents requests. The caregiver must be able to work with flexibility of scheduling and is required to be available for at least 2 out of the 3 regularly scheduled shifts and participate in holiday activities with residents and guests as needed. Must be 18 years of age or older.

DRUG TEST, BACKGROUND CHECK, AND VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE ARE REQUIRED

Professional references are required, Communicable Disease/TB Test, and current annual physical.

To be considered for this position, submit a cover letter and resume along with your completed application materials.

Job Types available:

• Full-time, 32 hours/week
• Set schedule
• At least one weekend day is required

Your schedule will be based on the company’s needs.