What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Caregiver - Short Shift! position at The Village Senior Residence?
WHO WE ARE:
The Village Senior Residence offers independent living, assisted living and memory care with a total of 99 residences. This vibrant senior living community is surrounded by lush trees, gardens and flowers, and has been part of the Missoula community since 1989. Our neighboring community, The Village Health & Rehabilitation, offers rehabilitation, long-term care and memory care when additional services or care is needed. It is our commitment to help each resident lead a purposeful life and we strive to deliver an exceptional experience through Platinum Service®.
SUMMARY OF ROLE:
The Caregiver plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide residents with routine daily care services in a caring and respectful manner in accordance with the assessment and service plan.
PLATINUM SERVICE:
It is our commitment to help each resident lead a purposeful life and we strive to deliver an exceptional experience through Platinum Service®.
SHIFT: Part-time, short-shift
WHY WORK FOR US:
- Comprehensive Health Plan Options
- Medical and Prescription Coverage
- Dental and Vision Coverage
- FSA & HSA Account Options
- Access to Health Care & Mental Health E-Visits
- $10k Life Insurance Coverage*
- Supplemental Insurance Options
- Pet Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching Benefits
- Paycheck Advances with Rain Instant Pay
- Employee Support Program (EAP)
- Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement with Rasmussen College
- Team Member Referral Bonus
- Shift Differentials
- LifeMart Employee Discounts
- OnShift Engage Bonus and Incentives
- Generous Paid Time Off & Discounted Travel Accommodations
- Childcare Discounts
- Rent Discounts
- Benefits available to eligible employees with enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility may vary by position, average hours worked, length of service, and/or location.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assists residents with activities of daily living (ADL) tasks, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and mobility maintaining resident dignity and respect and in accordance with all policies, procedures, regulations and guidelines.
- Assist with moving and transferring residents into and out of bed, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc. following all safety/lifting and transferring techniques.
- Communicate appropriate information (including incident reports information) and any observed or suspected resident change of condition to a supervisor immediately.
- Assist residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed.
- Encourage residents to socialize and participate in scheduled activities and outings, and assist with those activities as needed.
- Respond promptly and courteously to all resident alerts, needs and/or requests for care, and provide assistance with care as needed.
- Observe communicate emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the nurse.
- Follow and promote personal safety precautions and a safe environment for residents by observing infection control practices, following facility guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the nurse or management.
- Check each resident per service schedule to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes.
- Ensure resident safety by assisting in the performance of fire or other safety drills.
- Perform other essential job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Critical Skills:
- Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
- Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
- Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
- Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
- Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job to ensure resident privacy.
- Knowledge/proficiency of facility EHR.
Education and Experience:
- Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
- Prefer 6 months or more of experience in a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility.
Supervisory Responsibility:
- This position does not have any direct reports or supervisory requirements.
