Caregiver/Med Aide 2pm - 10pm Shift

Valley Assisted Living Thief River Falls, MN

Caregiver/ Med Aide

Reports to: Administrator/DON

Job Classification: Hourly wage (nonexempt)

Minimum Qualifications: May have C.N.A. or other specialty training but is not required. On the job training will be provided but caring for the elderly is essential. Medication Management/Trained Medication Aide

Organizational Values:

Family

• Actively supporting a healthy family dynamic within the organization by exhibiting the following behaviors: kindness, caring, devotion, and support.
• Behaviors are evident in his/hers interactions with residents and team members.

Quality

• Actively supports, participates, and drives initiatives to grow technical skills both individually and as a team.
• He/she performs high quality work.
• Safety is a top priority.
• An advocate for the resident and the organization.

Team

• Exhibits behaviors that foster and support a strong team environment.
• Respectful and friendly to internal and external customers.
• Seeks to grow relationships where professionalism and understanding are foundational.

Effectiveness

• Adheres to healthycommunication principles.
• Exhibits positive and uplifting behaviors.

Potential

• Supports, fosters, and encourages personal, team, and organizational growth and development.
• Personal responsibility and accountability.

General Requirements: Minnesota Northern Oaks seeks caregivers to provide assistance with activities of daily living that are compassionate, respectful and patient to the residents and possess a sincere desire to enhance the quality of life for the people that live here.

• Employee must be capable of showing good judgment and ensure that Northern Oaks will provide a safe, comfortable and secure living environments for the residents.
• Must be able to read and write English at adult level, must be able to communicate clearly in English in person and on the phone.
• Employee must be able to lift, push or pull at least 50 lbs. without risk of injury.
• Employee must pass mandatory background check.
• Because Northern Oaks is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, staff is required to work shifts scheduled and that will include every other weekend and at least half of the holidays Northern Oaks recognizes. (See employee manual for listed holidays.)
• Employee must be willing to undergo on the job training before working with clients.
• Employee must be flexible and willing to adapt to changing situations in a professional manner.
• Employees are required to have a happy nature and a positive attitude.
• Employee must arrive for work on time and is ready to work at the time of the start of the shift. Follows meal/break guidelines.
• Employee must follow MN Northern Oaks policies and procedures.
• Employee must be efficient and well organized.
• Employee must take ownership of their job duty checklist.
• The employee must be neat, clean, and adhere to the tobacco free policy.
• Dress Requirements: See employee manual
• The employee conducts oneself in a professional matter.
• The employee actively participates and supports organizational initiatives.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to) the following:

• Assist with bathing, dressing or grooming.
• Assist with ambulation and light exercise.
• Make beds.
• Serve meals
• Prepare dining room for meals and clean up dining room after meals.
• Assist with washing dishes and putting away clean dishes.
• Provide companionship and supervise resident activities.
• Must always treat clients with complete respect and cooperation-no exceptions.
• Assist with any needs of clients first, answer call pendants as soon as possible.
• Immediately report any significant resident changes to management.
• Perform all duties that have been detailed on the “Shift Duties” schedule
• Perform all duties required on the “Weekly Tasks Schedule”
• Be able to take direction and corrective advice.
• Be able to fill in on shifts when needed and be available and dependable.
• Be available on weekends and holidays.
• To be in attendance for scheduled shifts or have found someone to trade with or work for you.
• To help prepare for special events at Northern Oaks such as holiday parties, birthday parties or musical events.
• Ideally be trained to do two different shifts.
• To be able to follow all guidelines of infection control, wearing gloves at appropriate times, frequent hand washing and use of sanitizing gel.
• Document caregiver and communications notes.
• To attend staff meetings 80% of the time and 100% or any mandatory required training.
• In-service training & demonstration of competency (4668.0835 subpart 3)
• For each 12 month of employment, a caregiver must complete at least 8 hours of in-service training in topics relevant to services being provided.
• If a person has not performed home care services for a continuous period of 24 consecutive months (verifiable by documentation), demonstration of competence to the RN is required.
• Within in the Kitchen:
• Plan, prepare and serve meals
• Kitchen maintenance and clean up
• Assist with jobs delegated by Administrator or DON.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $23