Caregiver

Description

• Provide assistance during mealtime, activities, or wherever necessary.
• Assist residents with their Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) – waking, toileting, feeding, safety, light cleaning, oral care, and bathing.
• Assists with janitorial and housekeeping tasks as needed.
• Participate in shift change meetings to communicate with oncoming associates regarding resident status or special needs.
• Report changes in behaviors or medical conditions to community leadership.
• Respond to the resident emergency call system in a timely manner.
• Communicate with outside agencies and community partners such as hospice, home health agencies, and the like.
• 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.
• Complete all required documentation (resident care summary, 24 hour report, shower logs, etc.)
• Follow direction from shift supervisors regarding care, emergencies, and resident needs.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a caregiver 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 reach, bend, twist, squat, kneel, push and pull.
• Constant standing and walking.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements including simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.
• Previous experience working with the elderly or memory impaired adults is preferred.
• Constant use of manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• In North Carolina, CNA is required.
• 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.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance