Caregiver

StoryPoint•Kalamazoo, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Caregiver you are responsible for providing caring and personalized assistance for residents living in our community. This position entails standing for long periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively with others, sit, stand, walk and use hands to handle keyboard, telephone, paper, files, and other equipment and objects. The employee must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and push/pull equipment frequently. The employee is expected to possess good organization skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. The employee must be compassionate and empathetic. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee may frequently bend, reach, grasp, and climb. The employee may need to squat and kneel. The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Occasional travel to different locations may be required.

Requirements

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Previous Healthcare, Geriatrics or experience working with the elderly population preferred.
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Actively supports our culture – our pillars and 1440.
Completion of daily/weekly tasks as assigned by the Wellness Coordinator, as well as assisting others routinely with their assignments if needed.
Will provide compassionate and competent care for residents by performing the following services: Bathing, showering and grooming assistance, Assist residents with dining, Provides wheelchair and walking escorts, Provides toileting and light incontinence care assistance, Assistance with morning and bedtime routines, Performs light upkeep of resident rooms, Answers resident call signals, Medication assistance, personal care/ medication administration, Assisted Living, Memory Care
Completes and documents appropriate records, including pertinent information entered into log book.
Works scheduled shift but also provides flexibility and is open to helping other shifts if needed.
Maintains knowledge of all safety and emergency procedures.
Is knowledgeable of and abides by all company policies and procedures.
Communicates any concerns regarding resident care, treatment, or changes in behavior to the appropriate person.
Attends community staff meetings, in-service programs, safety courses, and other required meetings.
Stays up to date and knowledgeable of all departmental communication.