CAREGIVER - 2nd Shift

Snyder Village•Metamora, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assisted Living Caregiver performs duties to meet the personal care needs and activities of daily living of residents in compliance with Snyder Village policies and procedures. Coverage is 24 hours per day based on residents’ needs. The ideal candidate must be able to build trusting relationships, uphold Snyder Village mission and values, function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies. They must also be able to work compassionately with older adults, including times when they may be ill, disabled, emotionally upset, or even hostile.

Requirements

Able to read, write and follow oral and written directions.
Able to maintain a good working relationship with other personnel and departments.
Must be able to spend approximately 95% of work time walking, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, or lifting.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds and use good body mechanics.

Responsibilities

Performs all assigned duties in accordance with established policies and procedures, safety rules and regulations.
Follows instructions issued by the Assisted Living Director and follows established routine. Completes all duties assigned before end of shift.
Observes residents and notes physical condition, attitude, reactions, appetite, etc. Reports any changes in condition.
Assists residents with activities of daily living.
Bathes residents as assigned.
Dresses residents as assigned.
Grooms’ residents as assigned.
Shaves male residents when needed.
Keeps incontinent residents always clean and dry. Changes bed linens and clothing as needed.
Assists residents to and from restroom, if assigned.
Encourages residents to perform ADL’s which they are capable of.
Assists residents to meals and supervises residents in dining rooms. Assists with trays and helps feed residents if appropriate.
Reminds residents to take mediations if appropriate for traditional assisted living only. (State law prohibits any form of handling meds by anyone but relatives or licensed R.N. memory care)
Makes beds, sets room in order, keeps drawers and closets neat if appropriate. Vacuums, mops, bathrooms, dusts, and general housekeeping. Checks expiration dates on foods.
Prepares residents for rests, physician visits, therapy, activities, church, etc. Transports residents and assists with the above activities as needed. (When applicable)
Performs personal services for residents within reason such as reading to them, writing letters for them, operating TV, and radio, and assisting them with recreational and therapy projects in their rooms, etc.
Uses gait belt when transferring and walking residents if needed. Uses proper body mechanics always.
Assists relatives, visitors, and guests.
Applies standard precautions to prevent spread of disease and infections such as washing hands.
Charts required information. Takes and records vital signs if necessary and applicable.
Answers call lights promptly.
Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, calm environment, personal interest and positive emphasis. Maintains a cooperative attitude with peers and other departments.
Maintains confidentiality of all residents’ information. Observes residents’ rights.
Reports all accidents/incidents to the Assisted Living Director as soon as possible.
Assures that all work areas are clean, and that equipment and supplies are properly stored. Sanitizes equipment as needed.
Uses work orders to report any need for maintenance and repair of rooms, furniture, or equipment.
Gives on-the-job training to new agency personnel as directed by the Assisted Living Director.
Responsible for notifying the Assisted Living Director immediately in case of resident abuse or suspected resident abuse.
Performs other and related duties as assigned.