What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver (PT - Evenings/Overnight) position at Five Star Senior Living?
Work With Purpose:
At Five Star Senior Living, our people are the critical link to those we serve, and it is their vitality, energy, and caring nature that allows us to fulfill our mission of enriching and inspiring the journey of life. In addition to nurturing and advancing the lives of our residents, our team members enjoy meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, within a supportive culture centered around advancing their lives, as well.
The Opportunity:
The Caregiver position provides support for our community’s residents with the essential day-to-day tasks they can no longer perform or need help with. Caregivers are responsible for helping people with their daily tasks, such as laundry, cleaning, bathing, dressing, and taking their medication. Successful Caregivers are sensitive, respectful and are passionate about helping those in need.
What You’ll Do:
- Helping with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Supporting residents with medication.
- Repositioning residents in bed and escorting them around the community.
- Toileting, incontinent care.
- Take vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate and pulse.
- Observe and report on residents’ health, escalating any problems efficiently and effectively.
- Detail daily reports to Nurse, or designated charge person, at end of shift.
- Provide emotional support and serve as a source of comfort for residents and their loved ones.
- Assist residents with mobility by helping them get in and out of bed, chairs, or wheelchairs.
- Assist residents with eating and drinking.
- Responsibilities include customer service, caregiving, resident safety and communication.
What You’ll Bring:
POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, although mandatory in certain states.
- Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old, or the age required by state regulations, whichever is higher.
- Working experience alone, on a team, and on projects start to finish.
- Strong emotional intelligence and listening skills.
- Dedication to the medical field, especially towards working with the residents.
- Must pass State and company background checks and drug test.
- Take Vital signs.
- Assisting resident with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
- Medication supervision (within the scope of the state regulations).
- Read, write, speak and understand the English language.
We Got You:
We see and support the whole you. Because investing in you, and all our team members, is the first step in making a difference in the lives of others.
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision.
- 401k Match.
- Competitive PTO.
- Life, Disability & other supplemental benefits.
- Professional Development Funds.
- Wellness Coaching & Personal Support Benefits.
- Recognition & Reward Programs.
Is This You?
Beyond checking off the boxes, we’re looking for someone who shares our deep sense of purpose and passion for advancing the lives of others.
- Puts People First - You have an authentic connection to our vision of a world in which the quality of life is ageless, and a desire to advance our culture by always respecting and empowering our team members, residents, and families.
- Customer Focused - You strive to build and strengthen customer loyalty by delivering exceptional hospitality, thoughtful solutions, and innovative customer attraction and retention strategies.
- Results Oriented - You’re forward thinking, seeing the big picture as you lead with empathy and drive to exceed results. You firmly believe that the way in which we achieve results is just as important as what we accomplish together.
- Drives Operational Excellence - You encourage a mindset of continuous improvement. You respect ideas, collaborate, and empower others to elevate how and what we deliver for our customers and each other.
- Embraces Change - You’re a change driver! A positive communicator who engages all key stakeholders to help them anticipate and embrace what’s next, you’re always adjusting the target for continuous improvement.
