Memory Care & Assisted Living Caregiver- All shifts- PT,PRN

Stillwater Senior Living, LLC•Edwardsville, IL

48m•Onsite

About The Position

Stillwater is a small, privately owned and operated Assisted Living and Memory Care community that provides a family-like atmosphere for its residents, families, vendors, and staff. The company prides itself on going above and beyond to provide the care its residents deserve. Caregivers are the backbone of the community, offering opportunities to build meaningful relationships and rediscover the passion for the job. The Wellness Partner works closely with residents and family members, supporting residents in maintaining independence while assisting them to meet their physical and emotional goals as determined by the service plan. The company mission statement is, “Embracing generations through listening hearts, compassionate care, and purposeful activities modeled in Christ’s love.”

Requirements

Three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have High School Diploma.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer skills needed.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit and climb or balance.

Nice To Haves

1 year of Caregiving experience (Preferred)
CPR Certification (Preferred)
For Memory Care, 2 years of experience dealing with residents with memory loss or dementia preferred.
CNA, preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Assisting residents with activities of daily living while encouraging their independence and maintaining their dignity, providing medication reminders.
Providing individualized comfort and care based on resident's life story and personal needs.
Communicating with all parties involved in resident care, including: nurses, management, vendors, and fellow team members.
Provides medical and physical care, in accordance with their scope of practice, to the residents to meet their daily needs.
Handles the resident’s personal care needs and support in a timely manner. Helps the resident keep their dignity by letting them do as much for themselves as possible.
Observes the residents closely and identifies changing needs and conditions. Reports information to the Director of Wellness or Manager on Call.
Actively participates in the resident’s care/service plan for the purpose of improving the life of the resident.
Creates and maintains meaningful relationships with residents and families.
Supports the resident’s involvement in decision making regarding their daily activities.
Maintains clean and sanitary spaces in the community including residences and common spaces.
Helps take care of the community environment including pets, plants and outdoor spaces.
Complies with all regulatory sanitation requirements.
Takes precautions to prevent transmission of disease through contamination.
Assists the resident who wants to do all or some part of their laundry.
Completes the personal laundry of those residents who don't choose to participate in doing their own laundry.
Works with the team to provide planned activities and seeks opportunities throughout the day to provide spontaneous activities that meet the interests of the residents and the community.
Asks residents and family members about the resident’s preferences for types of activities and experiences and makes those types of activities available.
Participates in celebrations and traditions with resident and family members.
Participates in and may lead daily learning circles with residents and staff to determine daily desires and preferences.
Helps new residents and families make adjustments to community living.
Welcomes guests and visitors with a ready smile and greeting.
Actively participates sharing suggestions for Continuous Quality Improvement.
Is ready to share positive comments about the community and why you feel we are a good fit for new residents.
Take pride in the reputation of the community and has a genuine understanding of the “Stillwater Standard”.