What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Day Caregiver position at AGRACE HEALTH INC?
Agrace is a nonprofit, community health care organization that is nationally recognized as a leader in the hospice industry. Well known for end-of-life care, Agrace also serves people across southern Wisconsin who are aging, seriously ill or grieving.
Agrace has a strong culture of employee engagement. In 2023, Agrace was named the #1 Top Workplace by the Wisconsin State Journal and Energage, and #79 of the top 100 companies in the country among those with an employee base of 500 to 999 workers!
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH (AND WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY)
The Adult Day Caregiver works on a collaborative team including CNAs, a resource specialist, and activity coordinator.
"My coworkers enjoy the work they do which has such a positive impact on everything. Management is supportive and understanding, and I genuinely feel that others within the organization enjoy the work they do too" - Agrace Employee
HOW YOULL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THIS ROLE (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)
The Adult Day Center Caregiver is responsible for participant satisfaction by assisting them with activities of daily living, providing companionship, and passing medications in compliance with state regulations. The caregiver also helps with meal preparation and participant activities.
Assist Participants with Activities of Daily Living
- Assist with getting around, changing position, and moving to/from sitting and standing.
- Help with bathroom functions like toileting and incontinence care.
- Help eat and drink. Help distribute food.
- Distributes medications at delegation of the manager in compliance with state regulations.
- In collaboration with other staff, assists with setting up and offering activities appropriate to the memory care population.
Be a Supportive Companion to participants
- Socialize and engage with participants over games, looking at photos, reading, and other activities.
Other Duties
- Record notes in Care Portal.
- Report unusual incidents or significant client changes to Adult Day Center Manager.
YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Previous caregiving, homemaking or personal care work preferred but not required
- Smart phone with data plan and Wi-Fi capability
- Valid drivers license, auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Ability to follow client and Agrace directions
- Ability to complete tasks per schedule
- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others
- Ability to read, write and speak English
- Must have compassion for seniors and a desire to help others
- Ability to complete all training and pre-employment background checks within required deadlines
- Ability to maintain confidentiality about patients, families, caregivers, staff, donors, and organizational intellectual property
- Ability to use proper body mechanics and standard precautions
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At Agrace we are strengthened by the diverse experiences, cultures and traditions of our staff, patients, and clients.
Together, we pursue a vision of equityin which every Agrace staff member is treated fairly, and every patient and client experiences the respectful, individualized care they need and deserve.
We foster a culture of belonging and inclusion that celebrates peoples uniqueness and leads to meaningful, empathetic connections.
Agrace HospiceCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
