Caregiver ~ Albuquerque

MorningStar Careers•Albuquerque, NM

22h

About The Position

Caregivers, also called Care Managers, provide loving care to residents of a senior living community. They build relationships with residents while assisting with activities of daily living, and work with a caring team in a family-like environment. Team members are encouraged to share creative solutions to improve residents’ lives. This role is in Albuquerque. Pay is $18.00, and the schedule will be discussed at the time of interview. Benefits eligibility is available to team members scheduled to work 24 or more hours per week; their families are also eligible.

Requirements

Demonstrate the core values of Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.
Have First Aid certification as required.
Be able to read and write English.
Know procedures and techniques involved in providing resident care services.
Understand standard techniques and procedures for providing personal services and caring for equipment and supplies.
Understand basic universal precautions to help prevent infection or contamination.
Be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procurement manuals.
Have good communication skills; communicate effectively in English and understand and follow written and oral directions.
Provide resident-care services within the limits of delegated tasks.
Use good judgment in recognizing symptoms that may indicate a change in a resident’s condition.
Attend monthly in-service education within the community, as required by law.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with development and review of residents’ care plans in conjunction with other disciplines.
Ensure residents’ privacy, respect, and dignity.
Detect, correct, and report unsafe conditions that may result in harm to a resident.
Support residents’ physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being.
Assist with daily care and treatment tasks, including toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, hair and nail care, moving residents between areas, and responding to calls.