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Richwood Nursing & Rehab is hiring a Caregiver to join our Assisted Living Team

• The Oaks, in LaGrange Kentucky (Located in Oldham County, LaGrange KY, From Hwy 71, Exit 22
• Cherrywood Subdivision) As a Caregiver the primary purpose of your position is to provide direct care to the Residents of the assisted living facility
• The Oaks. To provide general housekeeping /cleaning in order to maintain a sanitary environment. And tasks as may be directed by your supervisor(s). We offer an exceptional benefits package designed to enhance your well-being and support your lifestyle:

Health Coverage:

Medical Dental & Vision

PTO and Holidays:

Sick, Vacation & 7 paid Holidays (includes your Birthday).

Financial Wellness:

Health Saving (HSA) & Flexible Spending (FSA) Accounts.

Retirement Planning:

401(k) plan with company match.

Support When You Need It:

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

Base Pay:

$13.00 Essential Duties

• Use PCC to ensure correct resident information when assisting with ALDS, meals, etc.
• General Housekeeping
• Report all changes in the residents' condition to the Health and Wellness Director as soon as practical.
• Record all entries on notes, SPAs, and incident reports , etc., in an informative, descriptive manner.
• Report on all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur to the Executive Director and Health and Wellness Director .
• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Executive Director .
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access communit y's information system.
• Perform only those care tasks that you have been trained to do.
• Ensure that the resident's room is ready for the resident (i.e., bed ma de ).
• Greet residents and escort them to their room.
• Introduce residents to his/her roommate, if any, and other residents and personnel as appropriate.
• Make residents comfortable.
• Inventory and mark the residents' personal possessions as instructed.
• Store resident's clothing.
• Assist residents with packing their personal possessions when they are being transferred to a new room, or when being discharged.
• Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area.
• Assist with loading/unloading residents' to/from vehicles as necessary.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
• Meet with your shift's nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.
• Report all complaints and grievances made by residents.
• Participate in and receive the nursing report as instructed.
• Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.

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