Caregiver 7p-7a full time

The Cottages of Clayton • Dayton, OH

91d

About The Position

Providence Health Group is a long-term healthcare provider that is committed to providing an environment of wellness, healing, and independence for its residents. The Hospitality Aide will perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel, assisting in promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents.

Requirements

• Current/active CPR certification, preferred.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, Internet and Intranet navigation.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.
• Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures.
• Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.
• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Meet physical and sensory requirements stated below, and be able to work in the described environment.
• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment.
• Provide personal care (i.e., grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, etc.) of residents daily and as needed.
• Change bed linen and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident room on a regular basis.
• Ambulate and transfer residents, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.
• Record resident weights and measurements and other information, as assigned.
• Observe residents carefully and report changes in condition to Charge Nurse.
• Recognize a resident’s ability to make choices and support these within the constraints of the care giving environment.
• Provide adequate hydration to residents at regular intervals each day.
• Prepare residents for each meal and transport to dining room.
• Serve all meals at appropriate times while maintaining sanitary practices.
• Maintain established housekeeping standards within assigned duty areas.
• Be alert for proper ventilation, temperature, light and noise control.
• Promptly answer call lights and assist with other resident needs.
• Utilize proper body mechanics when lifting or transporting residents.
• Assist in the orientation and training of other staff, as requested.
• Perform laundry duties for residents as assigned.
• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

What This Job Offers