Caregiver
About The Position
The Caregiver provides quality care and personal care and psychosocial support to residents within the limits of delegation. The role assists residents with activities of daily living, housekeeping, cooking, and activities, while representing Enriched Senior Living’s standards and commitment to residents, their families, and the community. The Caregiver supports person-directed care, builds relationships with residents and their families, keeps daily resident records, reports changes in residents’ routines or behavior, and contributes to a positive, collaborative team environment. Duties may include medication administration after the caregiver has been trained and delegated by nursing staff.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience as a caregiver and working with individuals diagnosed with dementia.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Able to complete infection-control training and have no communicable diseases.
- Familiarity with OSHA blood-borne pathogen standards and ability to follow policies and procedures to protect staff and residents from infection.
- Able to lift more than 50 pounds at times and use proper lifting techniques.
- Able to pass criminal background checks.
- Good health.
- Reliable transportation.
- Compassionate, with a commitment to excellent resident care.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, housekeeping, meals, and activities.
- Develop relationships with residents and support their families.
- Keep daily records for residents and report changes in routine or behavior to the Executive Director/Health and Wellness Director or Resident Care Coordinator (RCC).
- Facilitate socialization among residents and engage them in meaningful interactions.
- Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings, care conferences, and in-service training.
- Maintain a team focus and positive attitude with staff and families.
- Administer medications to residents after being trained and delegated by nursing staff.
- Complete resident and facility laundry.
- Perform housekeeping, including dusting, vacuuming, taking out garbage, and cleaning bathrooms.
- Perform other duties as required by the Executive Director of Management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
