NC Caregiver (58272)

Caregivers are responsible for assisting residents with activities of daily life in a positive manner and environment.  Caregivers must have PCA or CNA certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire. 

Duties and Responsibilities
•    Interacts with residents and staff in a professional, friendly and compassionate manner at all times.
•    Engages residents in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
•    Conducts rounds to check on resident needs and responds to resident needs/requests for care promptly.
•    Assists in transferring, bathing, dressing, and toiletry needs of residents. Lifting up 50 lbs is a significant essential function of the job.
•    Reports any change of resident condition or concerns, or family and resident concerns to supervisor.
•    Light housekeeping of resident rooms, including cleaning up spills or other accidents.
•    Escorts residents to dining room for meal services.
•    Serves meals to residents in dining room or resident rooms/apartments.
•    May launder resident clothing and or bed linens.
•    Attends mandatory staff meetings.
•    Completes regular training to remain in compliance with State regulations.
•    Other duties as assigned.
•    Job requires walking and standing for extended periods of time.
•    Greets visitors to the community in a professional and friendly manner.
•    Follows all OSHA, Fire, Health Department and safety requirements.
 

Qualifications
•    Age and/or education requirements in compliance with specific State regulations.
•    Must be a CNA or PCA certified within six months of hire.
•    Experience working with senior citizens preferred.
•    Must complete required orientation and training before attending to residents.
•    Additional annual training may be required.
•    Ability to maintain confidentiality.
•    Basic computer skills required.
•    Excellent customer service skills.
•    Demonstrate good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
•    Ability to work well under stress, complete assignments accurately, and work independently, as well as with co-workers.
•    Effectively communicate with residents and families in English.
•    Demonstrate desire to be a team player.
•    Regular attendance is required.

Working Conditions
•    May require working with challenging residents.
•    Requires interaction with co-workers, residents, families and guests.
•    Weekend, evening, night, and Holiday work if needed.
•    Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections.

Physical Requirements
•    Walking and standing for extended periods of time.
•    Reach with hands and arms.
•    Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat.
•    Talk and hear.
•    Ability to lift, push and/or pull: Up to 50 pounds.
•    Must be mentally and physically capable of working in high stress situations while mult-tasking.

Direct Reports
•    None
 

Salary : $13 - $16