Description:
As a Caregiver, you will provide compassionate, resident-centered care while promoting each resident's independence, dignity, and quality of life. Working under the supervision of a licensed nurse, you will assist residents with activities of daily living, monitor changes in condition, and contribute to a safe and welcoming environment.
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Provide compassionate personal care while treating every resident with dignity and respect.
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Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, and other personal care needs.
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Support residents during meals, including feeding assistance and encouraging proper nutrition and hydration.
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Assist residents with mobility, transfers, ambulation, positioning, and restorative exercises as directed.
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Encourage residents to maintain their highest level of independence and functioning.
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Respond promptly to resident call lights and requests for assistance.
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Observe residents for changes in physical or emotional condition and report concerns to the nurse immediately.
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Accurately document care provided according to company policies.
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Communicate effectively with residents, families, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team.
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Maintain resident confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
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Follow infection prevention protocols, standard precautions, and all safety procedures.
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Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents and staff.
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Participate in emergency procedures, including fire safety and disaster response.
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Perform additional duties as assigned to support resident care and community operations.
Requirements:
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High school diploma or GED preferred.
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CPR certification required (or ability to obtain within designated timeframe).
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Current CNA and or HHA certification required and in good standing with the NJ board of nursing.
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Compassionate, patient, and dependable.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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Ability to follow care plans and nursing instructions.
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Strong observation skills with the ability to recognize and report changes in resident condition.
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Commitment to providing exceptional customer service to residents and families.
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Ability to lift, move, reposition, and transfer residents safely.
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Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach throughout the workday.
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Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks associated with resident care.
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May require exposure to bodily fluids and infectious materials.
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Must follow OSHA safety standards and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
