Caregiver (AL) - Full Time

INSIGHT LIVING•Yuma, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver (AL), also referred to as a Care Partner (AL), assists Assisted Living residents with activities of daily living and provides companionship to promote emotional well-being and an inclusive living environment. The position is based at ISF Ativo Yuma in Yuma, Arizona, and is full-time on the night shift. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. Caregivers support residents according to individual needs and care plans, monitor and report changes in residents’ health or condition, and maintain accurate documentation. They assist with personal care, mobility, meals, housekeeping, and medication as required by care plans; encourage participation in social activities; and help maintain clean, safe work and supply areas. The role also requires reporting incidents, hazards, complaints, and other concerns to the appropriate leadership.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Exceptional English communication skills for effective verbal and written interaction with residents and staff.
Ability to use provided electronic devices and software.
Understanding of basic healthcare principles and practices, safety, and infection-control measures.
Awareness of common age-related health conditions, including 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 older adults’ nutritional 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 shift quickly between tasks.
Ability to attend required departmental and in-service training and maintain ongoing education.

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 according to their 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 or condition.
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 resident identification before serving.
Monitor the dining room as necessary.
Maintain resident documentation and chart required information, including changes in residents’ condition; add appropriate residents to Alert Charting.
Provide assistance 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 as needed 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 supply rooms and work areas clean.
Attend required departmental and in-service training and maintain ongoing education.