What are the responsibilities and job description for the On-Call Caregiver position at Summit Care?
Job description
Positions are 12 hours in length. This is an On-call position
Dayside Shift: 6am-6pm
Nightside Shift: 6pm-6am
Summit Care is looking for an on-call caregiver. We are looking for a caregiver that is interested in being on-call to cover vacations and other appointments. Open availability is desired but is not required. Hours will not be consistent or guaranteed. A candidate for this position should be flexible with the understanding that they will work when needed with very little consistency.
Summit Care Caregiver
Summit Care Mission Statement: To develop lives through genuine care, nutrition, physical exercise, mental stimulation, challenge, and creativity, while focusing on empowerment and inclusion to create a better community.
Position Summary:
The caregiver is responsible for a variety of duties related to the overall care of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities that reside in a residential home.
Activities of Daily Living
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents.
- Encourage and support residents to help with meal preparation given their personal needs or respective care plan.
- Assist in self-administered medication for the respective client.
- Monitor, assist and interact with basic daily living activities for each client.
- Support individual daily skills with household chores, laundry, cleaning and washing dishes according to their individual care plan.
- Maintain residence- both interior and exterior, help assist in cleaning resident’s personal room.
- Encourage residents (assist if necessary) to care for hygiene and personal needs such as using the restroom, bathing, and washing their hands.
- Ensure all individuals are dressed appropriately.
- Lead residents through planned exercise routines within the home.
- Follows safety protocols to foster a safe working environment. Immediately reports safety violations or unsafe conditions to the Program Director.
- Protect Resident Rights and ensure an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.
- Maintain an awareness of each resident's general state of physical and mental health and report any changes at once to the Program Director.
Training
- CPR and First Aid Certification, Food Handlers Card (Alaska.gov), Conflict De-Escalation training (CPI training), ASAM (Assistance w/Self-Administered Training).
- Formal background check will be conducted at the time of conditional hiring.
Schedule
- Part-time
- Work flexible work schedules that accommodate the needs of the business and residents.
- Summit Care operates 365 days a year and is open 24 hours a day. Shifts occur overnight, early in the morning and throughout the day.
Ideal Candidate
An ideal candidate will possess a high level of personal interest in nutrition, physical fitness, creativity and personal development. A candidate will demonstrate a positive attitude and foster a sense of pride around continually improving the residents of Summit Care with the ultimate goal of integration within our community. An ideal candidate will be patient and empathetic in their approach to offering care to each resident. An ideal candidate will promote an inclusive culture by building a level of trust with each resident and will empower each individual to act in an authentic manner.
Compensation
- DOE.
Job Requirements
- Valid Driver’s license
- 12 months of experience in working with people with intellectual or developmental disabilities is preferred. Similar experience in working with elderly care will also be considered.
- Must be able to safely lift/pull/push 50 pounds.
- Must be willing and able to clear home entrance areas of snow and other debris.
- Ability to work on holidays and during inclement weather events.
- Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
This job description is subject to change.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Anchorage, AK 99516: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Anchorage, AK: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Anchorage, AK 99516: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Anchorage, AK: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 – 24 per week
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overnight shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Anchorage, AK 99516: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Overnight shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22
