Caregiver

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Previous Healthcare, Geriatrics or experience working with the elderly population preferred
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) Certification preferred
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Actively supports our culture – our pillars and 1440
• Completion of daily/weekly tasks as assigned by the Wellness Coordinator, as well as assisting others routinely with their assignments if needed
• Provides compassionate and competent care for residents by performing services: Bathing, showering and grooming assistance; Assist residents with dining; Provides wheelchair and walking escorts; Provides toileting and light incontinence care assistance; Assistance with morning and bedtime routines; Performs light upkeep of resident rooms; Answers resident call signals; Medication assistance, personal care/ medication administration, Assisted Living, Memory Care
• Completes and documents appropriate records, including pertinent information entered into log book
• Maintains knowledge of all safety and emergency procedures
• Is knowledgeable of and abides by all company policies and procedures
• Attends community staff meetings, in-service programs, safety courses, and other required meetings
• Stays up to date and knowledgeable of all departmental communication
• The work environment requires standing for long periods; ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; occasional travel to different locations may be required