Home Care Caregiver (PRN for day and evening shifts)

ABMG•Boulder, CO

5d•$20 - $22

About The Position

In the role of Home Care Caregiver, you will be responsible for supporting our aging residents by providing a safe, nurturing, stimulating environment to those requiring help with the activities of daily living at Academy Mapleton Hill (AMH).

Requirements

Observant and caring
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member
Exceptional interpersonal skills, including patience and listening skills
Able to think, act and intervene independently in both routine and emergency situations
Effective verbal and written communication
Sense of humor and pleasant demeanor – ability to stay calm under pressure
Ability to work flexible hours and occasional holidays, as required
Empathy toward the elderly and to geriatric issues and challenges

Responsibilities

Serves as a companion and an advocate to all residents
Reviews and understands each resident's care plan
Provides residents with both physical and emotional support
Prepares and administers medications per policy
Assists with the transfer and mobility of a resident
Assists with all activities of daily living, including but not limited to, dressing, bathing, oral hygiene, shaving, assist residents to meals, grooming, and toileting
Responds to all resident calls promptly
Responds promptly to emergencies and provides first aid when needed
Communicates effectively and/or documents a change in a resident's condition and/or edits daily progress notes as directed
Informs supervisor of any resident changes of condition, increased care needs, or resident family concerns
Supports the resident centered activity program
Responds courteously to resident family member concerns and communicates with supervisor(s) promptly
Understands and follows security and emergency procedures at all times
Creates and maintains a safe workplace; reports unsafe areas or situations to the appropriate director or supervisor
Displays honesty and integrity
Participates in job-related training
Attends scheduled meetings; be on time for all shifts and meetings
Greets all residents, visitors, and co-workers in a friendly manner
Protects residents’ rights, records, and privacy as required by federal, state, and local regulations
Practices AMH’s Service Standards in all work situations
Maintains appropriate levels of confidentiality when handling sensitive employee, resident, and Academy Boulder matters