What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Valley Spring Memory Care?
GENERAL STATEMENT OF POSITION:
- Under general supervision, provides assistance in the personal care and protection of the residents in a memory care community. PLEASE NOTE THIS SCHEDULE WILL REQUIRE A ROTATING 4 DAYS ON AND 2 DAYS OFF WORK SCHEDULE.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Cares for residents in the community while adhering to policies and procedures;
- Provides assistance in resident care including cleaning and bathing, personal hygiene, dressing residents, bed making, taking blood pressure, assisting in ambulating, grooming, helping to activities and other functions;
- Cooperates with the dining staff and provides general assistance with resident meals and clean-up; may set tables, serve meals, clear tables and straighten dining room after meals;
- Assists with emergencies and with safety instruction for residents such as fire drills, etc.;
- Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with the community safety program;
- Provides effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers;
- Promotes and protects the rights of all residents;
MINIMUM TRAINING EXPERIENCE:
High school education; some vocational/technical training in the nursing field preferred.
CERTIFICATION AND CLEARANCE AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption, as required by law;
- Health evaluation to ensure ability to perform duties.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to operate washers, dryers, and other cleaning equipment and tools;
- Ability to use, interpret various medical and health care equipment and tools including thermometers, wheelchairs, walkers. etc.
- Must be physically able to exert a small amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects;
- Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of residents to position or transport them.
Language and Interpersonal Communication:
- Ability to comprehend and correctly use a variety of informational documents including daily resident charts, bath/laundry charts, medical sheets, and other reports and records;
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents, supervisors, nurses, dietitians, maintenance personnel, co-workers, and the general public verbally and in writing.
Environmental Adaptability: Must be able to work effectively in a senior care community environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17