Caregiver

*PM CAREGIVER*

Looking for a Great Job that Makes a Difference?

We are seeking responsible candidates who love working with seniors and want to make a real difference in their lives. Candidates who are compassionate team members that will love working with our residents with cognitive impairment. This position reports to the Administrators.

When you join our team you can count on great training, professional development, competitive pay, and the experience of changing a life. Some of our employees work in this position for 1 or 2 years as a career stepping stone, while others enjoy long-term employment. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTUES:

1. Assists residents with activities of daily living (ADL) as listed on the residents Service Plan.
2. Responding immediately to resident requests.
3. Serving meals, beverages, and snacks under the direction of the Cook
4. Assists residents with the self-administration of medications, if trained and certified.
5. Provides assistance with elimination needs of residents by: providing care for the incontinent resident, including the proper use of incontinent briefs; reinforcing bowel and bladder training; assisting residents with toileting, including the use of urinals, commodes and toilet seat extensions.
6. Provides safe transfers, positioning and turning of clients using effective body mechanics.
7. Reports any needed repairs of community-owned property to the Administrator.
8. Reports any suspicion or evidence of elder abuse, mistreatment or neglect as outlined in Personnel Policies.
9. Intervenes in situations involving unsafe or inadequate care and reports immediately to the Administrator.
10. Promptly answers emergency call system, telephone and paging systems.
11. Participates in all scheduled team member meetings, and other community-wide Team Member meetings as requested.
12. Participates in voluntary and mandatory on-going education and in-service training.
13. Uses effective verbal and non-verbal communication to present information in a positive and non-threatening way.
14. Responds effectively to resident behavior. Uses supportive communication in resident interactions including effective communication skills with residents who have sensory deficits.
15. Observes and reports resident physical and emotional condition changes, using appropriate terminology and abbreviations.
16. Applies non-sterile bandages/dressings and applies anti-embolism stockings (TED hose).
17. Demonstrates good practice of infection control principles by understanding the infectious process and modes of disease transmission, and by using appropriate hand washing techniques.
18. Cares for cognitively impaired residents by: using techniques for addressing the unique needs and behaviors of individuals with dementia; communicates effectively with cognitively impaired residents; communicates understanding of the behavior of cognitively impaired residents; responds appropriately to the behavior of cognitively impaired residents; uses interventions to reduce the effects of cognitive impairments.
19. Demonstrates understanding and support of Resident Rights by: providing for resident privacy; maintaining resident confidentiality; promotes the residents right to make personal choices to accommodate their needs; reinforces behavior consistent with resident dignity; assists resident to participate in activities.
20. Maintains a safe environment by: keeping the community safe, clean and comfortable; recognizing environmental safety hazards, understands the methods to prevent on-the-job accidents and injuries; using safe practices when O2 is in use; identifying and following the community’s disaster plans; can describe and follow the community’s fire procedure, including the operation of fire extinguishers and ways to prevent fires; planning for the safe use and  maintenance of equipment; practicing good infection control procedures.
21. Provides basic emergency care as determined by the emergency needs of the residents by providing basic first aid.
22. Supports the mental health and social service needs of residents by: observing and reporting mental status and behavior changes; modifies own behavior in response to resident behavior; facilitates the resident’s expression of needs and provides supportive communication; assists and instructs residents to be independent in the activities of daily living; uses resident’s family as a source of resident support.
23. Performs and completes assignments within established procedures and guidelines.
24. Complete all reports and documents accurately and completely.
25. Other tasks as requested by the administrator.

BENEFITS:

Part-Time & Full-Time:

• Opportunities for raises in your first year.
• Sick Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Evaluation
• Company Events and Employee Recognition
• We work with college student schedules

Additional Full-Time Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Contributory Medical Insurance Available (with addition of dependents as an option)
• Dental & Vision Insurance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Must be criminally cleared by DOJ and FBI via the Live-Scan process prior to employment.
3. Be in good health and physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks. Good physical health shall be verified by a health screening performed by a physician not more that (6) months prior to or (7) days following employment.  Must test free from pulmonary tuberculosis at time of health screening.
4. Able to read, write, understand, and communicate in English at a minimum of 8th grade proficiency
5. Proficient written and oral communication skills with other members of management, professional and support staff are also required
6. Positive and energetic attitude.
7. Must be professional in appearance and conduct.
8. Must have dependable transportation and be able to work varying hours as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

In a typical (8) hour shift, Caregivers will routinely be required to stoop, carry, bend, squat, kneel, crouch, climb, grip, reach, push and pull. Caregivers will also occasionally be required to lift overhead, waist high or floor level. The maximum lift will not be over (50) pounds.  Caregivers will also be required to use fine motor and manual dexterity skills in writing and grasping. 

Salary : $17 - $20