MC Resident Caregiver - Part Time
About The Position
Watercrest Fredericksburg is looking for a Memory Care Resident Caregiver to join their Resident Care team. As a key member of the team, you will ensure the day-to-day care of our residents is provided in a sensitive, professional, and effective manner in the Memory Care neighborhood, as well as collaborate with the dining and community program to ensure best quality of care for all residents. The company emphasizes that a great career starts with a great company, investing in their associates as future servant-centered leaders. They have achieved 'Great Place to Work' status eight years in a row, focusing on career development and rewarding outstanding work. The company is faith-driven and mission-centered, with a mission 'To Welcome, To Care, To Serve', inspired by four primary points of view (Purpose, Passion, Platform, and Potential) to recognize and celebrate associates' God-given gifts through service.
Requirements
- Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts
- Able to make independent decisions
- Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner
- Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
- Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
- High School Diploma or GED
- CPR certification / First Aid certification
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nursing Assistant/ Personal Care Aide/Home Health Aide preferred
- License / Certificate for Medication Assistance (if applicable) as needed per state regulations
- Experience with seniors in a Memory Care environment preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with their personal care, activities of daily living, and activity engagement as assigned and as requested by residents
- Perform daily housekeeping tasks as assigned using established procedures and standards
- Review and participate in 24 Hour Reports, Daily Logs, Shift Cross-over Reports and Verbal Reports as needed
- Assist residents to and from scheduled programs
- Participate in resident programming when scheduled or as needed
- Promote personal choices, independence and spiritual needs
- Perform laundry duties as assigned
- Assist with cleaning and tidying of resident’s rooms
- Respond to resident emergency calls
- Dispose of all resident used hygiene care products
- Report all resident changes in condition immediately to the Memory Care Director or Resident Wellness Director (Director of Nursing)
- Check residents every two (2) hours or as required
- Assure that established infection control practices are maintained
- Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the Memory Care Director
- Assure the equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of each shift
- Report all burned out light bulbs, exit lights, overhead lights, and emergency call lights to the supervisor as soon as possible on the day they are found
- Report all accidents and incidents as soon as possible to your supervisor, no matter how minor
- Maintain the confidentiality of residents’ personal care information
- Honor the residents’ personal and property rights
- Be knowledgeable and prepared for emergency situations including disasters, fire and other emergencies
- Must in company uniform and resident ready at all times
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Associate referral program
- On-demand pay in between paychecks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
