Part-Time Weekend Caregiver

About the role

At MBK Senior Living, we're committed to putting people first—our residents and team members. The Caregiver is responsible for assisting residents in their Daily Living Activities including, but not limited to: bathing, grooming, personal and dental hygiene, transportation to meals and activities, bowel and bladder functions, etc., while maintaining resident dignity and respect with superior customer service and in accordance with all policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Respond to resident needs promptly and kindly while maintaining each resident’s self-respect, personal dignity, personal safety, and confidentiality (50%)
• Read and follow care plans to ensure proper care is being given to residents (10%)
• Assist residents in daily living activities including bathing, dressing, hygiene (shaving, hair care, etc.), meals, activities, bowel and bladder functions (including taking to bathrooms, portable commodes, changing incontinence products, etc.) (20%)
• Provide assistance at mealtime with selecting meals, serving, eating, clearing, delivering room trays as needed or assigned (3%)
• Transport residents as necessary, assisting them into and out of bed, wheelchairs, etc., following all safety/lifting and transferring techniques—escorting them to/from meals, activities, or other transportation needs (3%)
• Perform regular safety checks on residents (1%)
• Encourage residents to participate in daily activities such as bed making, laundry, cleaning, setting tables, etc. (1%)
• Invite, encourage, assist, and lead residents in meaningful and life-enriching activities (3%)
• Clean, complete laundry, and assist with all other community activities and job duties as required or assigned (1%)
• Manage oxygen tanks and concentrators per MD orders for resident needs (1%)
• Chart and document appropriate information (including incident reports), communicating any observed or suspected resident change of condition to a supervisor immediately (4%)
• Respond promptly to all resident alerts, carrying walkie-talkies and reacting to emergency or other resident requests as needed (3%)
• Ensure resident safety and comfort at all times, assisting in the performance of fire or other safety drills (1%)
• Display a positive and professional image through actions and dress in accordance with MBK core values
• Encourage teamwork through open communication with co-workers and other departments
• Demonstrate effective time management skills to complete all resident assignments daily per shift
• Display tact and friendliness when dealing with residents, families, and guests
• Adhere to all MBK policies and procedures related to meal breaks and rest periods
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Health Services, Director of Assisted Living, Director of Memory Care, or Executive Director

Requirements

• Age 18 or over, or have the proper work permit and work authorization documentation
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Nurse’s Aide certification preferred
• Current first aid certification
• Background clearances as required by government regulations
• Complete a health screening and provide negative TB test results (must be within the last 6 months or within 7 days of employment)
• Prior caregiving experience preferred, but on-the-job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire
• Must be able to read and speak English
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Ability to interact effectively with people of different ages and backgrounds
• Must meet and maintain all state-specific regulatory requirements

Physical Demands

• Must be mobile and able to execute the physical demands of the caregiving position, including kneeling, squatting, and overhead reaching
• Must be able to lift 40+ pounds and push 150 pounds unassisted

Benefits

When you join the MBK Senior Living team, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive salaries
• Rich benefits package for full-time team members, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k matching up to 4%
• Childcare and eldercare assistance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Professional development, training, and personal coaching through our Mentor, Buddy, and Executive Director in Training Programs
• Education loan assistance and scholarships
• Financial and legal services
• Team member discounts
• Health and wellness resources

MBK Senior Living has been ranked among the Top 50 "Best Workplaces in Aging Services" by Fortune magazine and certified as a “Great Place to Work” by the Great Place to Work Institute since 2017.