The Caregiver assists residents with activities of daily living and other pertinent care and support needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• The Caregiver will be reporting to the Executive Director or Lead Caregiver.
• Serves meals and assists residents with mealtime needs.
• Aids staff in administering therapeutic activities, such as physical exercise, occupational arts and crafts, and recreational games for the residents.
• Redirects disruptive residents to prevent injury to themselves and others.
• Observes and documents resident’s behavior, such as speech production, and feeding patterns to facilitate assessment and treatment goals.
• Attends to routines Activities of Daily Living (AOL) of the residents.
• Gives medications as prescribed by a physician under a supervisor.
• Takes and records weight and vital signs under supervision.
• Engages with residents and participates with activities, programs, and socials, both scheduled and non-scheduled.
• Ensures the safety and well-being always of the resident.
• Follows residents’ service plans as written and properly documented as required.
• Reports and documents emergency incidents.
• Attends mandatory training and in service meetings and completes continuing education requirements.

Education/and/or Experience

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED),
• 0-3 months of related experience and or training.
• First aid/CPRt medication management preferred.

The main qualities that we are searching for is honesty, dedication to our residents and a cheerful attitude. You will be part of a team that is truly dedicated to the health, well-being and happiness of our residents.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Healthcare setting:

• Assisted living facility
• Long term care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person