Community Caregiver

BETHESDA HEALTH AND HOUSING • New London, MN

2d

About The Position

The Community Caregiver provides a safe, pleasant, home-like atmosphere while emphasizing each tenant’s individuality and observing changes in behavior and physical needs. The role includes home-management tasks, personal care, life-enrichment experiences, and nursing services delegated by an RN to support residents’ physical and emotional well-being. The caregiver works with residents, families, visitors, coworkers, and clinical staff, and may serve in the housing-with-services establishment or in client homes. The position is part-time, with overnight shifts as scheduled. Nursing scrubs are required.

Requirements

• Graduate of a recognized nursing assistant program and in good standing with the Minnesota NA/registry, or successfully complete the agency’s orientation and training program for unlicensed personnel and be determined competent by the RN.
• Pass a Department of Human Services criminal-background check with a “not disqualified” result and not be listed on the OIG exclusions list.
• Complete TB screening.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, peers, and supervisors, and to read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions, including medical terminology.
• Ability to use good judgment and observation skills, work independently, solve problems, prioritize and organize work, and follow directions accurately.
• Ability to deal tactfully and compassionately with residents, families, and staff, and to remain calm, positive, and pleasant in changing situations.
• Dependability, punctuality, and a good attendance record.
• Ability to work as a team member with other personnel and the LPN and RN, and willingness to learn and adapt to changing environments and job functions.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodation, and have adequate vision and hearing to perform job functions.
• Ability to work flexible times, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must adhere to Bethesda’s corporate compliance requirements, policies, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Previous health-care or geriatric experience is desirable; no experience is required.
• Experience working with older adults.
• Previous experience in a hospital, nursing home, or home-care agency.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care according to the assignment sheet or client care plan, including assistance with dressing, grooming, oral care, bathing, and other assigned cares.
• Assist residents with commodes, urinals, toilets, and incontinence products as assigned.
• Assist with ambulation and transfers, using transfer belts and assistive devices and proper body mechanics.
• Assist residents with hearing aids and glasses.
• Provide medication reminders, assistance, or administration as delegated by an RN.
• Prepare meals as directed and follow special meal plans when instructed.
• Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and blood glucose as instructed; report changes or concerns to the RN.
• Assist with insulin injections as instructed and report changes or concerns to the RN.
• Notify the RN of complaints or concerns raised by residents, family members, or representatives.
• Promote residents’ independence by offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
• Build rapport, provide companionship and socialization, and lead or coordinate assigned activities and life-enrichment experiences.
• Assist with treatments delegated by a registered nurse and therapy tasks assigned by a licensed health professional.
• Observe residents’ physical and emotional condition and report changes to the LPN or RN.
• Assist coworkers with daily responsibilities when needed.
• Organize and prioritize work during the shift and bring supplies or equipment needed to complete assigned tasks.
• Document services accurately and complete required paperwork promptly and legibly.
• Attend required in-service training, staff meetings, and other agency events.
• Follow universal-precaution procedures and maintain a clean environment, including assigned household chores such as dusting, vacuuming, and mopping.
• Use validation techniques or appropriate diversion activities when working with residents with dementia.
• Follow dress-code and safety policies, wear a name tag, maintain good hygiene and grooming, and promptly report safety concerns or injuries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed