Caregiver
About The Position
The Caregiver supports residents with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, socialization, cognition, and physical health. Encourages resident independence, supports resident choice and preserves resident dignity through professional conduct and interactions. Critical Success Factors Exhibits a positive customer service attitude as demonstrated by being approachable, friendly, and willing to assist others. Displays personal initiative to complete work without constant supervision. Demonstrates consistent work attendance as scheduled and addresses work related problems with the proper individuals. Communication skills that include careful listening, being sensitive to other people’s thoughts and feelings, giving thoughtful responses, and the timely and accurate reporting to appropriate people. Maintains confidentiality of both resident and staff information. Must present with a neat, clean appearance. Participates in designated facility in-services. Help new staff learn job tasks and responsibilities.
Nice To Haves
- Prior direct care experience preferred.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current CPR certification preferred.
- Meets age requirements according to facility policy and state regulations.
Responsibilities
- Supports residents with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, socialization, cognition, and physical health.
- Encourages resident independence
- Supports resident choice
- Preserves resident dignity through professional conduct and interactions.
- Exhibits a positive customer service attitude as demonstrated by being approachable, friendly, and willing to assist others.
- Displays personal initiative to complete work without constant supervision.
- Demonstrates consistent work attendance as scheduled and addresses work related problems with the proper individuals.
- Communication skills that include careful listening, being sensitive to other people’s thoughts and feelings, giving thoughtful responses, and the timely and accurate reporting to appropriate people.
- Maintains confidentiality of both resident and staff information.
- Must present with a neat, clean appearance.
- Participates in designated facility in-services.
- Help new staff learn job tasks and responsibilities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
