What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Aspen Acres Assisted Living?
Urgent Need for Afternoon Shift - 3:00pm-11:30pm Part time- Just every other weekend
**Overview:**
We are seeking compassionate Caregivers to join our team in Aspen Acres Assisted Living. As a Caregiver, you will provide personal care services for residents including ADLs, physical fitness, activities, and dining.
Caregiver will provide assistance to help residents remain as independent as possible always respecting “Resident Rights”.
**Responsibilities:**
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Provide companionship and emotional support to residents
- Administer medication reminders and assist with medication management
- Performs household services essential for resident care, including but not limited to: Meal prep and serving meals, dining assistance, clean up. Laundry, & Housekeeping
- Administers medications and treatments as delegated by RN
- Monitor and report changes in residents’ Individual Service Plans & health status
- Support residents with mobility assistance and transfers
- Implement behavior management techniques for clients with specific needs
**Caregiver Skills and Qualifications:**
Multi-tasking, Teamwork, Infection Control, Competency Performing ADLs, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Creating a Safe Environment, Informing Others, Judgment, Pain Management, Handling Significant Change of Condition per Policy and Procedure.
Successful completion of required CBRF classes per DHS 83.
Demonstrated ability to read and write.
Ability to understand verbal instructions and follow written Individual Service Plan
Job Demands: Physical, Emotional
Employee must be able to perform key physical tasks for extended periods of time. When supporting, lifting or transferring residents, proper body mechanics and safety measures as prescribed by community must be used.
**In a typical eight hour day employee will:**
Stand/walk most of work day
Occasionally support up to 50 pounds
Occasionally lift/carry up to 50 pounds
Occasionally kneel, bend, and reach
Secure proper assistance for transferring and lifting residents as needed
Be exposed to the physical and emotional disabilities of the aged, which may include combative behavior
Exposed irregularly to infection upon entering resident rooms. Personal Protective Equipment is available as needed.
Joining our team as a Caregiver offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in need. If you possess the necessary skills and have a passion for providing quality care, we welcome you to apply for this rewarding position.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Hayward, WI 54843 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hayward, WI 54843: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18
