Second Shift Caregiver

SCC•Kenosha, WI

About The Position

The Caregiver provides personal care and incidental activities of daily living to residents in RCAC, CBRF, and/or Memory Care settings, following each resident’s care plan and applicable organizational and regulatory requirements. The role supports residents’ independence, emotional well-being, safety, and quality of life. The position requires availability for every other weekend and rotating holidays, as well as schedule flexibility to cover shifts when resident needs require it.

Requirements

Twelve months of experience as a personal aide, caregiver, or equivalent life experience.
Reliability and flexibility in scheduling, with excellent attendance and availability to work holidays and weekends and cover shifts as required by resident needs.
Ability to demonstrate patience, understanding, and tolerance, and the emotional and physical ability and experience to meet residents’ daily needs.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily and comply with applicable care, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school education.
Completion of CBRF and CNA certifications.

Responsibilities

Follow written Resident Care Plans and assist residents with bathing, grooming, toileting, nutrition, meal preparation, laundry, transfers, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.
Assist residents with medical administration and complete related reporting requirements.
Perform delegated tasks as instructed by designated clinical and community leaders.
Follow acceptable standard healthcare practices and maintain knowledge of applicable state regulations, including DHS 83 and DHS 89 as relevant to services provided.
Provide light housekeeping in residents’ rooms or common areas as directed.
Lead or assist with scheduled and impromptu resident activities.
Observe residents’ conditions and safety hazards and report concerns promptly to the designated leadership staff.
Document observations and resident activity participation accurately, completely, and promptly.
Maintain punctuality, excellent attendance, and the organizational skills needed to complete shift duties while supporting residents’ emotional well-being and abilities.
Protect residents’ health information in accordance with HIPAA policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor while on duty.
Attend mandatory staff meetings and in-service training, and maintain required training under DHS 83 and/or DHS 89.
Comply with building regulations, DHS requirements, fair housing standards, OSHA, workers’ compensation, and other reporting requirements.
Promote high-quality resident relations, review or resolve complaints, and alert the Nurse Manager to unusual activities or problems.
Provide care that meets or exceeds company safety and physical-condition standards and cooperate in maintaining resident and employee safety and security.
Inform residents and staff about relevant safety issues, regulations, and requirements.
Ensure safe and appropriate food preparation and equipment use, and enforce applicable safety, health, and food standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.