Second Shift Caregiver

Wilson Commons•Milwaukee, WI

22h

About The Position

The Caregiver provides personal care and incidental Activities of Daily Living to residents in RCAC, CBRF, and/or Memory Care settings while following organizational and regulatory requirements. The role supports residents’ independence, emotional well-being, safety, and quality of life through personal care, household assistance, meal preparation, activities, observation, and documentation. The Caregiver follows each resident’s written care plan, performs delegated tasks, and reports changes in resident condition or safety hazards to appropriate supervisors. The position also requires compliance with privacy, state and federal regulations, training requirements, fair housing standards, OSHA, workers’ compensation, food safety, and company policies. Staff must maintain reliable attendance and be available for every other weekend, rotating holidays, and coverage as resident needs require.

Requirements

Twelve months of experience as a personal aide, caregiver, or equivalent life experience.
Reliability and flexibility in scheduling, excellent attendance, and ability to work holidays and weekends and provide coverage as resident needs require.
Ability to demonstrate patience, understanding, and tolerance, and the emotional and physical ability and experience to meet residents’ daily needs.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.
Knowledge of and compliance with applicable building regulations and DHS requirements, including required training under DHS 83 and/or 89.

Nice To Haves

High school education (preferred but not required).
CBRF certification (preferred).
CNA certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

Follow residents’ written care plans and assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, toileting, and nutritional needs.
Assist residents with transfers, including one-to-one transfers.
Assist with medication administration and maintain related reporting requirements.
Prepare meals, do laundry, and help maintain a clean and safe physical environment.
Perform delegated tasks as instructed by the Director of Health Services, Clinical Supervisors, Executive Director, Assistant Executive Director, or Lifestyle Enrichment Coordinator.
Follow acceptable standard healthcare practices.
Perform light housekeeping in resident or common areas as directed.
Lead or assist with impromptu and scheduled resident activities.
Observe and promptly report resident conditions and safety hazards to the appropriate leaders.
Document observations and activity participation accurately, completely, and promptly.
Maintain punctuality, reliable attendance, and the organizational skills needed to complete shift duties while supporting residents’ emotional well-being and abilities.
Protect residents’ health information in accordance with HIPAA policies and applicable laws and regulations.
Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor while on duty.
Keep current with applicable state regulations, including DHS 83 and 89, and attend mandatory staff meetings and in-service training.
Comply with building regulations, DHS requirements, fair housing standards, OSHA, workers’ compensation, and other reporting requirements.
Promote high-quality resident relations, review or resolve complaints, and alert the Nurse Manager to unusual activities or problems.
Provide care that meets or exceeds company safety and physical-condition standards and help maintain resident and employee safety and security.
Ensure residents and staff are informed about relevant safety issues, regulations, and requirements.
Ensure safe and appropriate food preparation and equipment use, and enforce applicable safety, health, and food standards.
Perform other assigned duties.