Weekend Caregiver

The Village at Germantown • Germantown, TN

269d

About The Position

The position involves providing direct care to residents in a facility, focusing on their activities of daily living, planning of care, and assisting with therapeutic activities programs. Documentation as required by the facility is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

• Must be able to read regulations and patient records and write clearly.
• Must be able to communicate in a courteous, friendly manner.
• Must possess and maintain a current valid driver's license and have a clean driving record.
• Must provide proof of auto insurance as required by the State of Tennessee.
• Must have 3-5 years of experience as a Caregiver, C.N.A, or PCA.
• Must pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must have a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Must have a great personality, patience, understanding, and initiative when working with the elderly.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• High School graduate or GED preferred.
• Experience working with seniors.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in and out of bed and chair or wheelchair using the correct mechanical lift.
• Assist residents in bathing, including transfers to and from the tub or shower.
• Assist residents in dressing or undressing, folding or hanging clean items, and placing soiled items in the hamper.
• Assist residents in using the bathroom and provide peri care, including handling bedpans, urinals, and bedside commodes.
• Assist residents to the dining area for meals or provide meals in their home as preferred.
• Remove soiled bedding and replace with clean linen as necessary.
• Assist with personal grooming of residents, such as brushing hair, teeth, and trimming fingernails and toenails.
• Monitor hygiene continuously and assist as needed to ensure residents are clean.
• Turn and reposition residents intermittently if they are unable to position themselves.
• Maintain maximum quality of life for all residents by respecting privacy, accommodating individual preferences, promoting independence, and encouraging participation in facility activities.
• Maintain continuous communication with the team leader and report any changes or unusual observations regarding residents' physical and psychosocial functioning.
• Project positive, cooperative, self-motivated, and courteous behaviors to all residents, family members, visitors, and team members.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees