Caregiver The Residence at Otter Creek

LCB Senior Living•Middlebury, VT

1d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Residence at Otter Creek is hiring Caregivers. This role involves providing for the needs of elders, including personal care, therapeutic programming, safety, and emotional support, in a manner that upholds their dignity, independence, choice, and individuality. The duties include delivering services as outlined in each resident's approved service plan. Associates are expected to actively contribute to growing community occupancy by positively representing the community to potential residents, families, and professionals. All new associates must complete the community's and any State orientation training program. This role requires assisting residents with medications, engaging them in meaningful interactions and activities, monitoring their needs and health status, and reporting any changes. Responsibilities also include assisting with clothing, laundry, bedtime routines, and maintaining resident unit tidiness. Associates must respond promptly to emergency calls and participate in regularly scheduled in-service training programs and any specialized training required by State Regulation. Documentation of services provided, incidents, behaviors, and out-of-the-ordinary events is crucial, including inputting information into the community computer tracking system. The role also involves conducting and facilitating programming for cognitive stimulation, socialization, physical activity, and spiritual connection. LCB's Non-Discrimination Policy ensures equal opportunity in all employment phases.

Requirements

Ability to use computer for documenting services provided.
Fluent in the ability to communicate in the English language, both oral and written.
Must have completed the course for certified nursing assistant or have equivalent training or experience as required by State Regulation.
CPR and First Aide training as mandated by the State employed.
Current license/certification as required by State Regulation.
Demonstrates computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including but not limited to word processing or demonstrate the ability to learn data input.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience providing direct care or the equivalent in training.
Experience in caring for seniors with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of Dementia is preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living.
Actively participate in growing community occupancy by representing and interacting positively with potential residents, family members and professionals.
Successfully complete the community's and any State orientation training program.
Assist residents with medications according to State Regulation and LCB Policies, making required record entries and appropriate notifications.
Actively engage residents in meaningful interactions and experiences, providing assistance, encouragement, and restorative interventions for independence in activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, dining, mobility).
Take initiative in engaging in group and individual engagement.
Monitor for changes in resident needs, preferences, and health status, and report/document any noticed changes immediately to the RN or designee.
Assist Residents with clothing and laundry needs as per the service plan.
Assist Residents in going to bed at night, when necessary.
Assist Residents with keeping their units neat, clean, and orderly.
Answer emergency calls and attend to Residents' needs promptly.
Participate in the community's regularly scheduled on-going in-service training programs and any specialized staff training programs or mandatory education requirements dictated by State Regulation.
Assist with escorting residents to meals and engagement as needed or directed.
Document scheduled and unscheduled services provided, including incidents, behaviors, and out-of-the-ordinary events, and residents' refusal of services.
Input information into the community computer tracking system regarding services provided to residents.
Conduct and facilitate programming, including therapeutic groups and individual interaction, that offer cognitive stimulation, socialization, physical activity, and spiritual connection.
Perform other duties as requested.