What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver - Memory Care position at Lourdes Senior Community?
Position Summary:
The Caregiver performs routine services necessary to provide for the care, comfort, and safety of Lourdes’ Alzheimer’s Special Care residents. Assists residents with personal hygiene and meals according to specific procedures.
We currently have the following openings:
Part time midnights (2) - 24 hours per week, 11:00 p.m - 7:30 a.m. 10% shift premium
Pay is dependent on experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provide for care, comfort, and safety of assigned residents under direction of a licensed nurse.
2. Provide meal service in a main dining area. Offer and distribute snacks, supplements and special requests under the direction of the nurse. Assist residents who have difficult feeding themselves.
3. Successfully provide the necessary activities of daily living to all residents i.e.: bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and toileting.
4. Maintain resident's apartments and shared living areas in a clean, neat, and orderly condition.
7. Participate in social activities of residents, may include outings.
8. Abide by the AFC (Adult Foster Care) policies, practices and standards of care.
10. Demonstrate knowledge of and respect for the rights, dignity, individuality, and freedom of choice of each resident in all interactions.
Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Ability to interact with residents, families, supervisors, and peers in a supportive, cooperative and courteous manner.
3. Must be able to work cooperatively with other staff and other department personnel, creating a positive team environment.
4. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or without the aid of mechanical devices):
1. Must be able to move throughout the workday (sit, stand, bend, kneel, squat and walk).
2. Must be able to cope with the physical and emotional stress of the position.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17