Caregiver (AL) - Full Time

INSIGHT LIVING•Yuma, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver (AL), also referred to as a Care Partner (AL), assists Assisted Living residents with activities of daily living and provides companionship to support an inclusive living environment. The position is full-time on the night shift in Yuma, Arizona. The caregiver supports residents according to their individual needs and care plans, observes and reports changes in health or condition, and maintains required resident documentation. The role also includes assisting with dining and social activities, maintaining clean work areas, reporting safety concerns and incidents, and adapting duties to changes in resident needs and working conditions. There is no supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Exceptional English communication skills for effective verbal and written interaction with residents and staff.
Ability to use electronic devices and provided software.
Understanding of basic healthcare principles and practices, safety, and infection-control measures.
Awareness of common aging-related health conditions, including dementia, arthritis, and mobility issues.
Understanding of essential care procedures such as bathing, dressing, and toileting.
Ability to provide physical assistance to residents with mobility challenges.
Knowledge of older adults’ nutritional and hydration needs.
Ability to notice changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition and report them to supervisory staff.
Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and documenting observations.
Ability to remain calm, compassionate, and pleasant in challenging situations.
Ability to build trust and rapport with residents and their families.
Problem-solving ability to address concerns or complaints promptly and to shift quickly between tasks.
Willingness to maintain ongoing education and training and attend required departmental and in-staff services.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in caregiving or healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

Provide companionship to Assisted Living residents to promote emotional well-being.
Assist residents with activities of daily living tailored to their individual needs.
Report incidents, accidents, and potential liabilities to the Health Services Director, and participate in required post-incident shift huddles when requested.
Monitor and report changes in residents’ health or condition.
Engage residents in social activities and provide companionship; assist the Life Enrichment Director as needed.
Assist residents with grooming before meals, serve meals, help with eating and drinking, verify resident identification before serving, and monitor the dining room as necessary.
Maintain resident documentation and chart required information, including resident changes; add appropriate residents to Alert Charting.
Assist with personal hygiene, mobility, toileting, meals, housekeeping, and medication as required by the care plan.
Complete assigned duties as directed by management or community leadership, adapting to changes in resident needs, staffing, and working conditions.
Identify and report hazardous conditions and equipment to the Health Services Director or Administrator.
Communicate complaints, suggestions, and concerns as necessary.
Keep the supply room and work areas clean.
Attend required ongoing education, training, departmental services, and in-staff services.