HS Caregiver VH

MBK Senior Living•Clearfield, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver is a vital member of the community, dedicated to providing high-quality care and services. The role assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including personal and dental hygiene, transportation to meals and activities, and bodily functions. Caregivers provide hands-on care while supporting residents’ social and emotional well-being with compassion and superior customer service, following each resident’s Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and prioritizing dignity, privacy, and safety in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines. The position also involves responding to residents’ needs and alerts, performing safety checks, helping with meals and resident activities, supporting safe transfers and transportation, and completing assigned housekeeping and laundry. Caregivers work as part of a team and follow company and regulatory requirements. The posting says hours are scheduled monthly.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Current First Aid and CPR certifications, maintained through required training and ongoing education.
Medication Management Certification if required by the state, maintained through required training and ongoing education.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Complete required background clearances and health screening, and provide negative TB test results within 7 days of employment; the TB test must be from within the prior 6 months.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak English and follow written and spoken directions.
Ability to interact effectively and tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, and guests from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to make sound independent decisions, remain calm, and manage stressful or emergency situations effectively.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Dependability and respect for confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others.
Ability and willingness to work independently without day-to-day oversight and supervision.
Ability to present a positive, professional image consistent with MBK values.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, pulling, reaching overhead, and repetitive motion.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 250 pounds as necessary.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday in the community and between neighborhoods, and to assist with resident movement during routine transfers and emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Food Handler’s Card; training will be provided if required and not already held.
Nurses Aid Certification, unless required by the state.
At least 1 year of prior caregiving experience in a similar work environment; on-the-job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly and kindly to resident needs while preserving residents’ independence, dignity, safety, privacy, and confidentiality.
At the start of each shift, read and confirm understanding of shift reports, updated ISPs, and lifestyle surveys by initialing them.
Complete resident assignments as directed in each ISP during the shift.
Assist residents with ADLs, including bathing, dressing, hygiene, mealtime activities, bowel and bladder functions, and participation in wellness programming.
Perform regular resident safety checks and report changes in residents’ condition, including mental status, behavior, skin condition, or appetite.
Assist with meals as needed, including meal selection, serving, eating, clearing, and room-tray delivery.
Safely assist residents with transfers into and out of beds and wheelchairs, using proper lifting and transferring techniques, and escort residents to meals, wellness programs, and other destinations.
Respond compassionately to residents’ behavioral expressions and follow up according to direction and policy.
Complete assigned resident program leadership and engagement tasks, encouraging participation and enjoyment.
Complete assigned housekeeping and laundry tasks for residents and the community.
Manage oxygen tanks and concentrators to maintain prescribed levels when properly trained and permitted by state requirements.
Respond promptly to resident alerts, emergencies, and requests to help keep residents safe and comfortable.
Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, residents, and guests in accordance with safety standards, policies, and procedures.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies and procedures.
Promote teamwork and open communication through mentoring, coaching, and recognition program use in alignment with MBK principles and values.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned or requested by the Supervisor or designee.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4%.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and household members.
Financial and legal services.
Educational loan assistance and scholarships.
Team Member Discount Programs.
Resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellness.
Free meal per shift.
For full-time team members: medical, dental, and vision coverage.
For full-time team members: multiple medical plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan with company contributions.
For full-time team members: healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
For full-time team members: commuter benefits.
For full-time team members: company-paid life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
For full-time team members: disability benefits, where applicable and subject to state-specific programs and eligibility requirements.
For full-time team members: voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Competitive salaries.
Leadership development and live in-person, virtual, individual, and group training.