A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
Under general supervision, provides assistance in the personal care and protection of the residents in a memory care community.
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, 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, 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
Pay:
$16.90 per hour
Benefits:
Paid time off
Experience:
Caregiving:
1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Day Shift (Preferred)
