Caregiver/ Med Manager

StoryPoint • Norwalk, IA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Universal Caregiver, you are responsible for providing caring and personalized assistance for residents living in our community. This position will assist residents in all day-to-day functions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous Healthcare, Geriatrics or experience working with the elderly population preferred.
• Must score 85 on Skills Test.
• Desire to work with geriatric population essential.
• Caregiver Certification at Directed Care Level. (AZ only)
• Training per state requirements
• Must have current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must have a TB clearance.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• The employee is expected to possess good organization skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• The employee must be compassionate and empathetic.

Responsibilities

• Bathe and clean, as needed, both male and female residents by bed bath, shower and/or whirlpool.
• Assist in cleaning teeth, shampooing/combing hair, cleaning and cutting nails, applying make-up, shaving and cleaning glasses of both male and female residents.
• Assist residents as needed in dressing appropriately, encouraging usual and appropriate clothing.
• Make residents’ beds and change linens as needed, clean up room and closet, picking up unnecessary articles and arranging room neatly.
• Assist residents requiring total or partial assist with dining, set up food for residents needing assistance.
• Follow medication administration protocols as identified for each individual resident.
• Answer emergency calls promptly.
• Assist residents with bedpan, urinal, and bedside commode or to bathroom as needed and/or as directed.
• Check and change incontinent brief every two hours or more frequently if needed.
• Take and give notice in writing, vital signs (temp, pulse, respiration & blood pressure), heights and weights as requested, report abnormal or unusual signs to nurse or Executive Director.
• Report skin breakdown, pressure sores and changes in residents’ physical/mental condition to nurse or executive Director immediately.
• Clean wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, bedpans and urinals per schedule.
• Report unusual color or odor of excretions (urine, drainage, stool or sputum) before discarding it.
• Assist in the transport, transfer, ambulation, frequent positioning, provide ROM to residents and all other ADL’s as assigned.
• Use measures that ensure resident and associate safety.
• Request assistance when lifting, turning and moving residents, using lifting devices when needed.
• Transport to activities, meals and appointments as requested.
• Help maintain personal dignity of each resident by ensuring privacy and treating them with respect.
• Understand and follow Resident Bill of Rights.
• Provide, direct and participate in activity programming and activity-based care for the residents.
• Assist in admission, transfer and discharge of residents including ensuring rooms are ready for admit and assist resident with belongings upon discharge.
• Complete Daily Assignment sheets during shift and according to instructions using only authorized abbreviations.
• Identify resident before providing care.
• Follow universal precautions and isolation procedures for infection control.
• Maintain all service areas in clean and orderly condition and keep halls clear of equipment.
• Report all accidents or incidents observed on the shift they occurred.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation immediately.
• Maintain all equipment and supplies in proper condition.
• Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned.
• Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
• Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room/heating units, etc.
• Clean, wash, sanitize and/or polish bathroom fixtures.
• Ensure that water marks are removed from fixtures.
• Clean floors, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting solutions.
• Discard, waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacles with plastic liner.
• Clean vacant rooms as assigned.
• Discard infectious wastes into appropriate containers.
• Collect, launder and return clothing of residents per identified schedules.
• Notify the Program Director or Executive Director of any problems with residents’ apartments.
• Prepare and assist in serving meals in accordance with the menu and recipes.
• Adhere to residents’ special diet restrictions.
• Provide proper food transportation, plate-up and portion control.
• Ensure that residents and guests receive high quality food in a timely fashion.
• Interact with residents daily to ascertain their views, suggestions and concerns on meals served.
• Assist as needed with washing dishes, silverware, pots, pans and equipment after each meal.
• Perform tasks as assigned on cleaning schedule.
• Maintain and record proper temperature controls, food storage and food rotation.
• Perform all side work and setup/breakdown duties as assigned.
• Meet regularly with Program Director regarding menus, service, procedures, etc.
• Report any unusual incidents to the Program Director, Executive Director or Manager on duty.
• Respond and assist with any resident, staff, guest or campus emergency.
• Assist in the dining room to ensure that food is served properly, and cleanup is prompt and thorough.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED