Caregiver

SENIOR HOUSING MANAGERS GROUP•Hood River, OR

13d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Universal Caregiver is a pivotal member of the assisted living and residential care communities, providing direct interaction and essential care to residents to help them achieve and maintain their highest level of independence. The caregiver monitors residents’ health, attitudes, and needs, communicates changes and concerns promptly, and adapts to changing resident and facility needs. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, medication setup and administration after training when needed, maintaining resident records, housekeeping and cleaning, preparing and serving meals, and supporting daily activities. Caregivers are expected to protect resident privacy and confidentiality, work cooperatively with staff, and interact professionally and kindly with residents, families, and visitors. Training is provided, including required pre-service Universal Caregiver training and ongoing training.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One to three months of related experience and/or training working with seniors.
Basic computer skills or knowledge.
Valid CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers cards; these can be acquired during the hiring process.
Pre-Service Universal Caregiver training is required and provided as part of onboarding and training.
Ability to frequently stand and walk, and occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work in confined spaces.
Ability to lift and/or move residents weighing more than 100 pounds with appropriate assistance or equipment.
Working knowledge of assisted living and residential care philosophy and residents’ rights.
Understand the Senior Housing Managers Code of Conduct and Employee Handbook.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and getting to and from activities and meals according to individual service plans.
Set up and administer medications when needed, after training.
Update resident records promptly in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Observe and report changes in residents’ physical condition, behavior, health, and emotional condition; promptly communicate changes to a supervisor.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly resident environment through housekeeping and deep cleaning, following cleaning schedules for resident laundry, bedrooms, dining areas, living spaces, bathrooms, kitchens, and other areas.
Clean dishes and dining areas after meals and sweep or vacuum floors to remove food.
Report and document safety issues or concerns and address them when appropriate.
Collect garbage from resident rooms each shift, promptly remove wet or soiled incontinent supplies, and remove kitchen and laundry room garbage at least once per shift; take garbage to the dumpster as needed and at least once per shift.
Prepare and cook food as required by posted menus.
Assist with serving meals, bringing residents to the dining room, and providing assistance with meals as needed; serve food and drinks to residents.
Support scheduled daily activities by setting up as directed by the administrator, engaging residents, and documenting participation.
Attend required staff trainings and in-service meetings.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director or team lead.
Maintain a professional, dependable, punctual, adaptable, helpful, and polite approach; respect residents’ needs, privacy, and personal property; maintain confidentiality; keep assigned areas organized; and cooperate with staff as part of a team.