Caregiver

Ohio Living•Avon, OH

About The Position

The Caregiver - RA provides personalized care and service, supports the philosophy of assisted living, and promotes residents’ well-being. The role assists residents with activities of daily living while maintaining their dignity, individuality, and rights. Caregivers work with the Clinical Director, Care Coordinator, and other disciplines to provide quality care in accordance with residents’ individual service plans and community policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Desire to serve and care for seniors.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours in a typical 8-hour day and sit for up to 2 hours.
Ability to frequently support up to 70 pounds and occasionally lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to frequently kneel, bend, and reach.
Use proper body mechanics and residence-prescribed safety measures when supporting, lifting, or transferring residents.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working with seniors with memory loss.
Experience in a long-term care or other related healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Provide quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the community philosophy, policies, and resident rights.
Observe residents and promptly report conditions or changes requiring attention to the Care Coordinator, supervisor, or Clinical Director.
Assist residents with their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and activities of daily living.
Follow each resident’s individual service plan and report changes in condition.
Ambulate and transfer residents as needed, using appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.
Launder residents’ personal clothing, sheets, and towels, as well as household items, according to schedule.
Interact with residents to support quality care and positive resident-staff relations.
Coordinate resident care with the Clinical Director and other community disciplines.
Complete daily assignments and report problems to supervisors.
Follow community safety guidelines and policies.
Offer residents choices, maintain their dignity, promote individuality, and protect their rights.
Attend regular staff meetings and required training sessions.
Communicate resident information to team members on a need-to-know basis in accordance with community policies and procedures.
Comply with organizational, local, state, and federal regulations related to resident care.
Maintain a positive and professional manner toward residents, visitors, families, and coworkers.
Carry out duties assigned by the supervisor.