Caregiver (AM or PM Shift)

Meet community residents’ needs by helping with activities of daily living. Encourage independence and ensure each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being.

Schedule

• Part Time: 3pm–11pm
• Full Time: 7am–3pm

Pay

$21.50+/hr (DOE)

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents’ well-being in a general way and report any changes in condition to the appropriate associate/department immediately
• Assist residents with simple requests as needed or find appropriate associate to assist
• Learn resident preferences for opportunities to provide exemplary customer service, exceed resident expectations and enhance resident satisfaction
• Supervise or assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, ambulation and other activities of daily living
• Provide companionship and develop strong resident relations
• Respond to emergencies according to policies and procedures
• Help residents with assistive devices (walkers, wheelchairs, hearing aids, etc.)
• Encourage self-care of residents
• Document care provided to residents consistent with documentation standards
• Provide input to the Care Services Director and/or the Resident Care Coordinator/Dementia Care Coordinator to assure that resident individual service plans are current
• Review 24 Hour Report and care check lists regularly
• Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy
• Practice standard precautions, infection control, and safe work practices
• Observe and monitor residents to provide or assist with documentation regarding resident status
• Cover the Customer Service desk in the Care Services lobby, if necessary
• Answer telephone according to company policy and standards
• Support, lead and participate in resident-centered wellness programs
• Resolve resident questions according to set policies and procedures
• Greet and direct family members, potential residents, prospects and other individuals to the appropriate staff contacts in the community
• Assist and participate in community special events and marketing events
• Assist residents in meeting their social needs through interaction with staff, family and other residents including encouraging and reminding residents of wellness programming
• Assist in the general upkeep of the community common areas
• Maintain upkeep of residents’ rooms (e.g., making bed, taking out trash, washing dishes)
• Assist with resident laundry as assigned
• Support open and honest communication with and between all associates
• Work as part of the team within your department and across the community
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working
• Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies on a daily basis
• Ensure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediately to supervisor
• Support continuous improvement
• Adhere to all regulations, laws and company standards, including the Associate Handbook
• Understand and support the community sales process
• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

• Bring a smile to work every day
• Be a great team player
• High school education or GED equivalent preferred
• First Aid certification and CPR, if required
• Must meet State training requirements and/or certifications
• Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) preferred
• Basic competency in the use of multiple forms of technology, including: Microsoft Office applications, internet-based and custom applications
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• A free meal per shift
• Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
• Matching 401k (Full-time only)
• Paid Time Off
• Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
• Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities