AL Caregiver

WELLQUEST•Carson City, NV

6d•$17 - $19

About The Position

The Caregiver provides personal assistance and routine daily care to residents according to each Resident Care Profile and as directed by the Executive Director or Health Services Director. The role supports residents’ independence, safety, dignity, confidentiality, and quality of life, and assists with recreational and social activities to help maintain residents’ functioning. The position is at a WellQuest Living community and reports to the Health Services Director or Executive Director, as assigned. The Caregiver assists residents with activities of daily living, responds promptly to needs and alerts, observes and reports changes in condition, supports activity programming, and helps new residents adjust to the community. The role also assists Medication Aides as needed, follows safety and universal-precaution procedures, maintains required documentation and credentials, and contributes to a safe, welcoming, and professional community environment.

Requirements

Must have criminal record clearance.
Must attend the required amount of training programs each year.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, personal and dental hygiene, transportation to meals and activities, bowel and bladder care, shaving, dressing, and hair care.
Respond promptly to residents’ needs while protecting their self-respect, dignity, safety, and confidentiality.
Ensure residents are appropriately dressed and groomed.
Immediately communicate observed or suspected changes in a resident’s condition to a supervisor.
Respond promptly to resident pull chords and alerts; carry a radio and respond as required.
Assist Activities Department staff with planned activities and help residents prepare for activity and social programs.
Complete resident care sign-off sheets by the end of each shift.
Help new residents arrange personal items, become familiar with their surroundings, and meet other residents.
Assist Medication Aides with their job requirements and assume medication aide activities when needed.
Use Universal Precautions and follow established policies for exposure to blood and body fluids.
Perform fire and safety procedures when needed to help ensure resident and staff safety.
Interact tactfully and pleasantly with residents, families, and visitors.
Attend scheduled in-service classes and mandatory staff meetings.
Maintain certifications and licensures required by state law or company policy.
Support community marketing efforts through positive interactions during property tours and telephone contact with the public, as directed by a supervisor.
Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, residents, and guests by following established safety standards.
Promote teamwork through cooperative interactions with coworkers and other departments.
Support a positive, professional image through actions and dress.
Perform other duties consistent with the position as assigned by the Health Services Director or Executive Director.