Caregiver Evening and NOC

About the position

The Caregiver position involves performing various resident care activities and related nonprofessional services essential to caring for the personal needs and comfort of residents. This includes routine personal care, recreational programming, housekeeping, and meal service in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as directed. The role supports the mission of offering seniors an elevated way of life, where comfort, connection, and joy thrive.

Responsibilities

• Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.
• Carries out daily plan of care including all aspects of basic daily living and personal care needs.
• Executes daily activities for residents as scheduled.
• Serves and assists residents with meals.
• Knows location of assigned residents within the community.
• Listens and responds to the needs of residents and staff members.
• Monitors residents’ general medical condition and reports changes to the appropriate nurse and Health and Wellness Director.
• Respects and encourages the independence and dignity of residents.
• Maintains current and accurate records through use of computers and/or other documentation in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
• Informs Health and Wellness Director or their designee of supply and equipment needs.
• Willingly and consistently shares opinions and observations of departmental operations with the Health and Wellness Director.
• Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed.
• Completes routine light housekeeping and laundry tasks for the unit, such as emptying wastebaskets, cleaning tables after meals, etc. and reports any hazardous conditions to the Health and Wellness Director or their designee.
• Completes resident’s personal laundry as assigned.
• Assists in maintaining a calm atmosphere.
• Follows through with all assignments on a timely basis in accordance with chain of command when Health and Wellness Director is not on duty.
• Reports any unusual behavior of a resident to the Health and Wellness Director.
• Learns, understands, and maintains residents’ rights.
• Follows established infection control and standard precaution policies, fire and safety policies, and practices good body mechanics.
• Attends training courses at community and maintains up to date monthly, quarterly, annual training through designated Learning Management System (LMS).
• Attends all required all staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned, which relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of residents.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent.
• STNA/CNA required.
• CPR Certification (Preferred).
• Must have strong understanding of the English language sufficient to read, write and interpret administrative information.