Caregiver
About The Position
The Caregiver reports to the Wellness Director and the Wellness Manager and provides services and care to each Resident based on the individual Resident Service Plan. This role requires a passion for working with seniors and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks. The caregiver will assist residents with daily living activities, monitor their health, and respond to emergencies. They will also help maintain resident units, assist with laundry and meals, and participate in the activity program. Maintaining accurate records and participating in ongoing education are also key responsibilities. The role involves adhering to all safety and emergency procedures and communicating effectively with the healthcare team and residents' families.
Requirements
- Experience and passion in working with seniors.
- Able to perform tasks which may be physically demanding such as pushing, bending, and lifting up to 60 pounds.
- Able to maintain positive working relationships with Residents, their families, peers, and other staff members.
- In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases.
- Physically able to bend and reach.
- Physically able to push and pull and lift up to 60 pounds at times.
- Physically able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Could be required to use a Hoyer Lift.
Nice To Haves
- Current State Nurse’s Aide registration preferred but NOT REQUIRED.
Responsibilities
- Assists Residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility if needed.
- Maintains an awareness of each Resident’s general state of physical and mental health and reports any changes at once to the Wellness Director.
- Keeps an inventory of medical supplies on hand and assists with ordering when necessary.
- Assists with finding shift coverage when unexpected call outs occur.
- Develops and helps maintain assignments for the Wellness Director.
- Assists in orienting and on-boarding of new Wellness Associates.
- Responds to Resident emergencies; provides first-aid and arranges for appropriate medical follow-up.
- Assists Residents in keeping their units clean, neat, and orderly.
- Answers calls for assistance and attends to Resident needs promptly.
- Assists Residents with clothing and laundry needs if instructed to do so.
- Assists Residents with meal selection, service, and feeding as assigned.
- Assists with activity program as assigned.
- Maintains records according to policy.
- Maintains files as needed.
- Participates in a minimum of 6 hours in-service education per year.
- Carries out other duties as assigned.
- Follows all emergency procedures.
- Understands all safety policies and procedures.
- Communicates effectively with Wellness Director and other staff.
- Immediately advises and Wellness Director and/or Wellness Manager of any changes in physical and mental health of Resident.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
- Paid Time off and Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
