Caregiver (MC) - Full Time

INSIGHT LIVING•Sweet Home, OR

About The Position

The Caregiver (MC) assists Memory Care residents with activities of daily living and engages them in cognitive activities. The role provides personalized support tailored to residents’ memory impairments, helps create a safe and structured environment, and promotes residents’ independence and autonomy. The caregiver also monitors and documents residents’ health and changes, reports incidents and hazards, and completes assigned duties as resident needs and working conditions change. The position has no supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience in caregiving or healthcare settings.
Exceptional English communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective 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 health conditions affecting older adults.
Ability to provide physical assistance and support to residents with mobility challenges.
Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and documenting observations.
Ability to remain calm and compassionate in challenging situations and maintain a pleasant demeanor.
Problem-solving ability to address concerns or complaints promptly and quickly pivot between tasks.

Responsibilities

Provide personalized assistance and support tailored to residents’ memory impairments, using memory care techniques to stimulate cognitive function.
Report incidents, accidents, and potential liabilities to the Health Services Director and participate in post-incident shift huddles when requested.
Monitor and report changes in residents’ health.
Assist residents with grooming before meals; serve meals, assist 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; add appropriate residents to Alert Charting.
Create a safe, structured environment that minimizes confusion and agitation while promoting independence and autonomy.
Engage residents in social activities and provide companionship; assist the Life Enrichment Director as needed.
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 as resident needs, staffing, and working conditions change.
Identify and report hazardous conditions and equipment to the Health Services Director or Administrator.
Communicate complaints, suggestions, and concerns as necessary.
When applicable, become familiar with, practice, support, and engage in the Montessori Approach.
Keep the supply room and work areas clean.
Maintain ongoing education and training and attend required departmental and in-staff services.