Caregiver

Overview

Full-time caregiver providing ADL support and emotional care for seniors (2nd shift).

Key Responsibilities

• documentation
• emergency response
• resident care
• communication
• adl assistance
• safety procedures

Tasks

-Assists with janitorial and housekeeping tasks as needed. -Report changes in behaviors or medical conditions to community leadership. -Participate in shift change meetings to communicate with oncoming associates regarding resident status or special needs. -Follow direction from shift supervisors regarding care, emergencies, and resident needs. -Complete all required documentation (resident care summary, 24 hour report, shower logs, etc.) -Provide assistance during mealtime, activities, or wherever necessary. -Communicate with outside agencies and community partners such as hospice, home health agencies, and the like. -Respond to the resident emergency call system in a timely manner. -Assist residents with their Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) – waking, toileting, feeding, safety, light cleaning, oral care, and bathing. -Give emotional support to the residents by treating them with respect, dignity and always maintaining a positive and cheerful appearance. -Promote safety and wellbeing of the residents through use of written and verbal procedures, safety equipment and awareness of any potential dangers.

Requirements

• cna
• high school
• caregiver
• elderly
• patience
• lifting

What You Bring

-Ability to reach, bend, twist, squat, kneel, push and pull. -Previous experience as a caregiver is preferred. -Passion for Seniors – Feels strongly about working with the senior population. Has a drive to go above and beyond for seniors. Typically this comes from a personal experience or prior work experience in a senior citizen setting. -Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds. 80 pounds of pressure may be placed on the associate through transfers using transfer belts or mechanical assists. -Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. -Constant standing and walking. -Constant use of manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills. -High school diploma or GED is required. -Previous experience working with the elderly or memory impaired adults is preferred. -Patience – Works hard to understand the people and process before making judgements and acting. Very tolerant and sensitive with people, and takes time to listen. Does not take shortcuts, follows established processes well. -Ability to perform repetitive movements including simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation. -In North Carolina, CNA is required.

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