Caregiver

CorsoCare•Charlotte, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Caregiver you are responsible for providing caring and personalized assistance for residents living in our community. This position involves standing for long periods of time and requires effective communication, the ability to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to handle various objects. The employee must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English. Occasional reaching, pushing/pulling equipment, bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing may be required. The work environment is moderately noisy, and occasional travel to different locations may be necessary.

Requirements

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.
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.
Timely & Accountable Attendance: Upholding to work schedules, being ready to start work on time, remaining on the job for the whole duration of shift and limited use of time off.
Understanding and leading our 1440 care standards so you and your team ensure that each resident and each family has their needs met.
Providing timely and detailed information to your Wellness Leader regarding any changes to a resident’s needs or care.
Communicating messages tactfully and timely with resident’s families and ensuring the message has been received and correctly understood.
Build strong community relationships: With Wellness and community peers, with families, residents and Leaders.
Must be compassionate and empathetic.

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.
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
Provide comprehensive care for resident pets, including feeding, replenishing water, and bathroom requirements.
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.