Caregiver

Calveria Living at Fishersville•Fishersville, VA

14d

About The Position

The Caregiver reports to the Wellness Director and the Wellness Manager and provides services and care to each Resident based on the individual Resident Service Plan. The role assists Residents with daily living, health monitoring, emergencies, household needs, meals, and activities while maintaining required records and files. The Caregiver follows emergency and safety procedures, communicates with the Wellness Director and other staff, and participates in at least six hours of in-service education per year. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Current State Nurse’s Aide registration preferred but not required.
Experience and passion in working with seniors.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including pushing, bending, and lifting up to 60 pounds.
Ability to maintain positive working relationships with Residents, their families, peers, and other staff members.
Good physical and emotional health and freedom from communicable diseases.
Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, lift up to 60 pounds at times, and stand for extended periods.
May be required to use a Hoyer Lift.
May be required to work weekends and holidays, shifts other than the one hired for, and extended hours of up to 16 hours per day.
Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions, including HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B and C viruses.
May encounter hostile or emotionally upset Residents due to mental status.
Background, criminal, and drug tests may be required; random drug testing may be requested during employment.

Nice To Haves

Current State Nurse’s Aide registration.

Responsibilities

Assist Residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility as needed.
Monitor each Resident’s general physical and mental health and immediately report changes to the Wellness Director and/or Wellness Manager.
Maintain an inventory of medical supplies and assist with ordering when necessary.
Assist with finding shift coverage when unexpected call-outs occur.
Develop and help maintain assignments for the Wellness Director.
Assist with orienting and onboarding new Wellness Associates.
Respond to Resident emergencies, provide first aid, and arrange appropriate medical follow-up.
Assist Residents in keeping their units clean, neat, and orderly.
Answer calls for assistance and promptly attend to Resident needs.
Assist Residents with clothing and laundry needs when instructed.
Assist Residents with meal selection, service, and feeding as assigned.
Assist with the activity program as assigned.
Maintain records according to policy and maintain files as needed.
Participate in a minimum of six hours of in-service education per year.
Follow emergency procedures and understand safety policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively with the Wellness Director and other staff.
Carry out other duties as assigned.