Night Shift Care Giver

About the role

VistaSpringsLiving.com/career-opportunities

A message from Lou Andriotti, CEO of Vista Springs

Responsibilities

• Arrive punctually at your scheduled shift time ready to work
• Understand, comply with and promote Resident Rights
• Maintain confidentiality of resident health information as required by HIPAA
• Understand and comply with Universal precautions and infection control, isolation, fire, safety and sanitation practices and procedures
• Ensure a safe environment for residents, visitors and co-workers
• Provide resident care as outlined in resident care guide/service plan
• Answer residents' call signals. Respond to door alarms, fire alarms, etc.
• Complete daily charting and documentation as required
• Observe and report resident behavior and condition changes (including food/liquid intake/output, vital signs, skin concerns, weight and signs of injury or neglect)
• Obtain residents weight, vitals and conduct blood sugar checks as directed. Report results to the resident care manager/ resident care specialist
• Adhere to procedures regarding equipment, cleaners and other hazardous materials and report incidents or accidents in a timely fashion
• Attend mandatory in-service meetings and other continuing education opportunities as required
• Display a caring, respectful and positive attitude when addressing residents, family members and co-workers
• Capture ancillary supply costs for billable supplies provided to resident
• Clean up spills, soiled areas and other conditions as observed or directed
• Perform general housekeeping and laundry duties as required
• Assist with kitchen and dining room tasks associated with resident meals, including preparatory work, serving, cleaning up, and setting tables, taking out trash and other related duties as required
• Participate in or lead leisure activities as planned by the Life Engagement team
• Assist and remind residents to participate in activities
• Perform other duties as requested within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job

Requirements

• High school Graduate or General Education Degree (GED), no prior experience necessary
• Basic knowledge of operating a computer and familiarity with Word, Excel and Outlook in a windows environment
• First aid and CPR training

Qualifications

• Accountability: Accepts responsibility and accounts for his/her actions
• Customer Oriented: Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures
• Ethical: Demonstrates conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards
• Respectful: Displays a caring, respectful and positive attitude when addressing residents, family members and co-workers
• Honest/ integrity: Is truthful and seen as credible in the workplace
• Relationship Building: Effectively builds relationships with residents and co-workers
• Reliability: Is dependable and trustworthy
• Responsible: Is held accountable or answerable for ones conduct
• Creativity: Seeks ways to improve all aspects of the job; brainstorms to develop suggestions and new ideas
• Communication: Communicates openly and honestly and with tact; promotes cooperation, trust and open exchange of ideas; treats others with respect; expresses facts and thoughts in writing in a clear and organized way; resolves conflicts in a positive way
• Time Management: Effectively prepares and uses a 'to do' list; allocates time to planning, thinking and mapping out tasks; controls time spent in attending meetings and controls interruptions

Skills & Abilities

• Education and Experience: High school Graduate or General Education Degree (GED), no prior experience necessary
• Computer Skills: Basic knowledge of operating a computer and familiarity with Word, Excel and Outlook in a windows environment
• Certificates & Licenses: First aid and CPR training

Pay

• $15.75-16.25 depending on shift, work 3 days on, 4-days off!
• Higher Pay for Passing Meds!
• Perfect Attendance Incentive for Full Time Employees: Equivalent to $1.00/hour more for hours worked, up to $40.00/week!
• Shift Pick-Up Bonuses, $2.00 per hour more for picking up a shift, stipulations apply.
• Pay on Demand! Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow!

Schedule

• Shift Hours: 7:00 pm to 7:00 am (paid lunches for this shift only)

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized low cost major medical plan
• Short Term Disability
• 401K
• Dental
• Vision
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Competitive Compensation
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Services
• Long-Term Care with Life Insurance
• Pet Health
• Daily Pay Option!
• Floating Holiday of Your Choice!
• Advancement Potential
• Catered Living/Active Lifestyle, Assisted Living and Memory Care Community