Caregiver ~ Santa Fe

MorningStar Careers•Santa Fe, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Caregivers, also referred to as Care Managers, provide loving care to residents of a senior living community. They build relationships with residents while assisting with activities of daily living and supporting their physical comfort, safety, privacy, dignity, and mental well-being. The role is performed using established methods and recognized standards, with support from a caring team in a family-like environment. Team members are encouraged to share creative solutions to improve residents’ lives. The position is offered in full-time, part-time, and PRN schedules in Santa Fe. Listed schedules include full-time Tuesday through Saturday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; part-time Friday/Saturday or Friday through Sunday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; part-time Saturday/Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and PRN on-call only. The stated pay range is $20 to $21.

Requirements

Demonstrate the core values of Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.
Successfully complete state-approved medication administration training, obtain first aid certification, and meet other requirements applicable by state.
Be able to read and write English and effectively communicate in English.
Be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procurement manuals.
Understand procedures and techniques involved in resident care services and standard techniques for providing personal services and caring for equipment and supplies.
Understand basic universal precautions to help avoid infection or contamination.
Use good judgment in recognizing symptoms indicative of a resident’s change in condition.
Follow written and oral directions.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure residents’ privacy, respect, and dignity.
Detect, correct, and report unsafe conditions that may result in harm to a resident.
Assure residents’ physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being.
Assist with residents’ daily care and treatment needs, including toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, hair and nail care, moving residents between areas, and responding to calls.
Attend monthly in-service meetings, training, and departmental meetings.
Provide resident-care services within the limits of delegated tasks.
Recognize symptoms that may indicate a change in a resident’s condition.