Caregiver

Caregivers are responsible for assisting residents with activities of daily life in a positive manner and environment. Duties and Responsibilities Interacts with residents and staff in a professional, friendly and compassionate manner at all times. Engages residents in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance. Conducts rounds to check on resident needs and responds to resident needs/requests for care promptly. Assists in transferring, bathing, dressing, and toiletry needs of residents. Lifting up 50 lbs is a significant essential function of the job. Reports any change of resident condition or concerns, or family and resident concerns to supervisor. Light housekeeping of resident rooms, including cleaning up spills or other accidents. Escorts residents to dining room for meal services. Serves meals to residents in dining room or resident rooms/apartments. May launder resident clothing and or bed linens. Attends mandatory staff meetings. Completes regular training to remain in compliance with State regulations. Other duties as assigned. Job requires walking and standing for extended periods of time. Greets visitors to the community in a professional and friendly manner. Follows all OSHA, Fire, Health Department and safety requirements. Qualifications Age and/or education requirements in compliance with specific State regulations. Experience working with seniors preferred. Must complete required orientation and training before attending to residents. Additional annual training may be required. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Basic computer skills required. Excellent customer service skills. Demonstrate good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Ability to work well under stress, complete assignments accurately, and work independently, as well as with co-workers. Effectively communicate with residents and families in English. Demonstrate desire to be a team player. Regular attendance is required. Working Conditions May require working with challenging residents. Requires interaction with co-workers, residents, families and guests. Weekend, evening, night, and Holiday work if needed. Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections. Physical Requirements Walking and standing for extended periods of time. Reach with hands and arms. Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat. Talk and hear. Ability to lift, push and/or pull: Up to 50 pounds. Must be mentally and physically capable of working in high stress situations while multi-tasking