Caregiver (AL) - Full Time
About The Position
The Caregiver assists Assisted Living residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) and provides companionship to help ensure an inclusive living environment. The role includes supporting residents’ personal care, meals, mobility, and social engagement; monitoring and documenting changes in residents’ health; and reporting incidents, hazards, and concerns to appropriate leadership. The Caregiver completes assigned duties as directed by management or community leadership and adapts to changing resident needs, staffing, and working conditions. The position is located at ISF Ativo Yuma in Yuma, Arizona. It is full-time with a day shift. There are no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Exceptional English communication skills for effective verbal and written interaction with residents and staff.
- Ability to use electronic devices and provided software.
- Understanding of basic healthcare principles and practices, safety, and infection-control measures.
- Awareness of common health conditions associated with aging, such as dementia, arthritis, and mobility issues.
- Understanding of essential care procedures, including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
- Ability to provide physical assistance and support to residents with mobility challenges.
- Knowledge of elderly residents’ nutritional requirements and hydration needs.
- Ability to notice changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition and report them to supervisory staff.
- Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and documenting observations.
- Ability to remain calm and compassionate in challenging situations and maintain a pleasant demeanor.
- Ability to build trust and rapport with residents and their families.
- Problem-solving ability to address concerns or complaints promptly and pivot quickly between tasks.
- Maintain ongoing education and training and attend required departmental and in-staff services.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in caregiving or healthcare settings.
Responsibilities
- Provide companionship to Assisted Living residents to promote emotional well-being.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living tailored to individual needs.
- Report incidents, accidents, and potential liabilities to the Health Services Director, and participate in required post-incident shift huddles when requested.
- Monitor residents and report changes in their health.
- Engage residents in social activities and provide companionship; assist the Life Enrichment Director as needed.
- Assist residents with grooming before meals, serve meals while helping with eating and drinking, and verify residents’ identification before serving.
- Monitor the dining room as necessary.
- Maintain resident documentation and chart required information, including resident changes; add appropriate residents to Alert Charting.
- Assist with personal hygiene, mobility, toileting, meals, housekeeping, and medication as required by the care plan.
- Complete assigned duties as directed by management or community leadership, adapting to changes in resident needs, staffing, and working conditions.
- Identify and report hazardous conditions and equipment to the Health Services Director or Administrator.
- Communicate complaints, suggestions, and concerns as necessary.
- Keep the supply room and work areas clean.
- Attend required ongoing education, training, departmental services, and in-staff services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
