Caregiver ( Columbia Heights ) Part Time AM Shift

Personal Care Senior Living•Columbia Heights, MN

About The Position

Personal Care Senior Living is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated part-time Caregiver to provide support to senior residents in a supportive, family-oriented environment. The role is scheduled from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and follows one of two bi-weekly rotating schedules: Week 1 Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday; Week 2 Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday; or Week 1 Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday; Week 2 Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The Caregiver administers and documents medications as authorized and delegated by the RN Supervisor, provides personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, supports residents’ independence, and maintains a clean and healthy environment. The role includes observing and reporting changes in residents’ conditions, completing resident and medication documentation, following applicable policies and regulations, and participating in activity programming and team coordination. Additional duties include helping with meal service, supporting other staff as needed, and providing on-the-job training to new associates.

Requirements

High school education/GED or previous work experience.
Experience working with older adults.
Sensitivity and aptitude for working with elderly people.
Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
Effective communication skills with residents, families, staff, and other customers.
Ability to read, write, and understand simple instructions, correspondence, and documentation, including medical terminology, in English.
Punctuality and a good attendance record.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to use, carry, and be responsible for a cell phone while on duty.
Mature and emotionally stable, with a calm and kind tone of voice and the ability to remain calm in difficult or unusual circumstances.
Flexibility, adaptability, tact, compassion, and ethical awareness.

Nice To Haves

CNA, NAR, or HHA certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer medications and give reminders according to the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and as delegated by the RN Supervisor; follow procedures for PRN and narcotic medications, medication changes, and residents leaving the building.
Reorder medications and supplies weekly or as needed, and follow infection-control precautions.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including dressing, showering, grooming, toileting, and escorting, as indicated in their individual service agreements.
Assist residents with room organization, light housekeeping, and personal laundry, including ironing when needed.
Maintain a clean and healthy environment and promote residents’ independence by offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
Perform routine procedures as delegated by the RN Supervisor.
Document and report changes in residents’ conditions, incidents, medication changes, PRN medication administration, and completed resident care duties using the required charts and logs.
Complete essential paperwork, including filing in resident charts, signing MARs monthly, reviewing and signing care plans and service records, and completing other assigned documentation.
Read the communication book and check the employee mailbox before each shift; collect, check, and distribute resident and in-house mail as described.
Follow vulnerable adult and abuse policies, residents’ Bill of Rights, HIPAA, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements; complete required training and keep Mantoux testing or chest X-rays current.
Encourage, gather, or escort residents to scheduled activities; lead activities as assigned, socialize with residents, and incorporate resident suggestions into programming.
Maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and communicate residents’ care needs and changes to the team and families.
Provide backup to other staff as needed to support 24-hour staffing, participate constructively in staff meetings, and follow through promptly on requested duties.
Respond appropriately to safety hazards, fire, weather, and emergency situations.
Assist kitchen staff with meal setup, serving, and cleanup.
Provide on-the-job training for new associates.
Support the mission and values of Personal Care Senior Living and perform other duties as assigned.