Caregiver - The Carrington at Lincolnwood

Senior Resource Group•Lincolnwood, IL

About The Position

The Caregiver partners with the health services team to assist residents with care as assigned by the Director of Assisted Living or designee. The role follows SRG’s person-centered care and Genuine Hospitality philosophy while supporting residents’ daily needs, safety, comfort, independence, and participation in activities. The Caregiver documents care, communicates relevant changes and shift information, responds to calls and emergencies, and follows community policies, including infection-control and emergency procedures.

Requirements

C.N.A. certification or experience as a caregiver.
High school diploma or GED.
First Aid and CPR certification.
Basic reading and writing skills and ability to speak English.
Good communication skills.
Ability to promote a positive working environment and encourage teamwork.
Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Adhere to and convey SRG’s philosophy of person-centered care and Genuine Hospitality.
Maintain a professional appearance, manner, and approach; wear the required name tag and uniform and follow the cell phone policy.
Report to work on time and as scheduled.
Receive and review shift reports, Care Staff Assignments, and End of Shift reports before providing resident care.
Document care in CareStream according to policies and procedures.
Provide a report to the oncoming shift and document on the End of Shift Report and in CareStream before leaving.
Complete incident reports when needed.
Sign out and carry assigned equipment, including a radio, tablet, and keys, at the beginning of the shift.
Promptly answer resident call lights, doors, and resident alarms.
Assist residents with activities of daily living while encouraging self-care to the extent possible.
Encourage and assist residents with individual and group program activities.
Assist residents with meals, housekeeping, and laundry as needed, requested, or assigned.
Maintain a clean, neat, comfortable, and safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
Provide high-quality resident care and recommend ways to improve quality.
Observe changes in residents’ physical or mental status and communicate them to the Director of Assisted Living, LVN/LPN, and/or manager on duty.
Respond promptly to emergencies involving residents, staff, or visitors and follow applicable policies and procedures.
Follow infection-control policies and procedures.
Know and follow fire, missing-resident, and other emergency procedures in the community’s fire and disaster plans.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality of resident and family information.
Attend and participate in assigned training and team meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.