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Leighton Place
Resident Assistant/ Caregiver
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What they do
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.
$32,663 / year median in Pennsylvania
+25% projected growth
Job Description
Welcome to Leighton Place, an Inspirit Senior Living Community! What we
Believe:
Inspirit Senior Living-We are dedicated to honoring the whole person, body, mind, and spirit. Our communities create an experience that draws out each resident's unique gifts. We develop relationships that make a positive impact on the lives of our residents and those that choose to care for them.Shift:
Full-time 3:00 PM- 11:00 PM All shifts Require rotating weekends and holidays
Resident Assistant/ Caregiver:
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, eating/feeding, toileting, transferring and ambulation and medication management.
- Actively encourage resident participation in exercise programming and Community activities.
- Provide assistance to residents participating in exercise programming and other activity programs.
- Participate in set up of dining room as directed, serve meals to residents, and assist residents during meal time as necessary.
- Assist with cleaning of dining rooms as assigned.
- Practice safety procedures and comply with established reporting of accidents and injuries to Resident Wellness Director, Resident Care Director, Wellness Nurse or designee.
- Complete all orientation and training requirements as outlined by state regulations and community policies and procedures.
- Report all changes in resident's health status to Resident Wellness Director, Resident Care Director, Wellness Nurse or designee.
- Maintain current local and state certification, if applicable.
- Attend to other duties as requested by the supervisor.
Facilitate Communication:
- Review and documents in the Daily Log routinely/daily.
Administrative:
- Document and/or complete assignments as schedule.
- Document in Resident Service Book and/or other appropriate areas routinely/daily.
Leadership:
- Lead by example, being visible, involved, accessible, and have the ability to mentor new team members.
Qualifications:
Education:
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.Experience:
Six (6) months prior long term care experience preferred.Testing:
Pre-placement drug test and criminal background check.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Good organizational and time management skills.