*POSITION SUMMARY*
Caregivers role includes providing hands on care, physical and emotional support to each resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home like environment.
*Shift*:12 hour- 7a to 7p - dayshift part time
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
The following duties are normal for this position.
This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.
Other duties may be required and assigned.
* Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; knows where their residents are and physically checks on each assigned resident as assigned.
* Observes, reports and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary and participation in activities.
* Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly.
* Notifies supervisor and/or Director of Nursing if a resident has increased care needs.
* Assists with continence management and disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms.
* Serves and collects food trays and assists as needed; reports refusal of meals or loss of appetite.
* Maintains cleanliness of resident’s room and work areas.
* Practices good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene and health.
* Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.
* Actively participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living (i.
e.
bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed.
* Engages residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities.
* Greets and assists all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors and team members.
* Does resident laundry as assigned and needed.
* Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
*QUALIFICATIONS*
* Must be 18 years of age.
* Previous experience working with seniors preferred.
* Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred.
* High School diploma/GED
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Physical setting:
* Long term care
Standard shift:
* Day shift
Supplemental schedule:
* Holidays
Weekly schedule:
* 3x12
* Monday to Friday
* Rotating weekends
Experience:
* Senior care: 1 year (Preferred)
* Dementia care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* CNA (Preferred)
Work Location: In person