Caregiver (FT)

• Assist residents with; activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, dressing and grooming, transfers, ambulation, which may include wheelchair mobility.
• Encourage the residents to take an active part in the planned activities.
• Participate in set up of dining room as directed, serve meals to residents, and assist residents during mealtime as needed.
• Provide laundry services as directed or as needed by a resident.
• Clean a resident's room on a weekly basis by vacuuming carpets, sweeping and washing tile floors, sanitizing as necessary.
• Practice safety procedures and comply with the established reporting of incidents, accidents, and injuries to associates or residents.
• Complete all training and orientation requirements and attend all in-service training as outlined by State regulations and policies and procedures.
• Report all changes in the resident's status immediately to the charge nurse.
• Maintain local and state certification, if applicable.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Clock in and out on their time card, no sooner than six (6) minutes before or after their scheduled shift.
• Follow the instructions and supervision of their shift supervisor and will follow the chain of command when solving problems.
• Call inappropriately to allow their shift to be filled if the need arises. Must call themself unless physically unable to do so and must call in two (2) hours before the shift is to start.
• Follow resident's rights.
• REPORT ANY OTHER EMPLOYEE THAT IS NOT DOING THEIR JOB OR THAT IS BEING ABUSIVE TOWARD A RESIDENT OR STEALING FROM A RESIDENT OR ANYTHING THAT IS AGAINST THE WORK ETHIC OF REGENCY RETIREMENT VILLAGE.
• Understand this is an AWAKE facility and that they are required on the night shift to be awake and alert at all times for the safety of the resident and the facility.
• Understands that to refuse to do an assigned task will result in termination.
• May be asked to stay extra time or to stay overnight in the facility in winter months if the need arises to help care for residents in the event of disasters.
• Will be expected to respond to an emergency call in the event of a disaster, fire, or evacuation of the facility.
• Any other duties as assigned by Executive Director or Supervisor.

• Requires frequent sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stooping, twisting, pushing, and walking.
• Must be able to lift at least fifty (50) pounds.
• Must be able to operate standard housekeeping equipment such as vacuums, mops, etc.

• Must be alert and attentive to detail.
• Able to read, write and follow written instructions.
• Able to make positive decisions and show good judgment.
• Must present a neat, clean, and professional appearance and demonstrate a positive and cheerful attitude towards other associates and residents and their families.

• Must understand that they are subject to exposure to hazardous chemicals and infectious substances. 
• During winter weather may be exposed to inclement conditions.

Salary : $23,400 - $29,600