White Horse Village (WHV), a prestigious retirement community located in Newtown Square, PA is seeking to add a Caregiver Support Person to their team! This position is a pool/PRN position.
Duties:
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Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLS), encouraging maximum independence:
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Dressing/undressing.
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Bathing/showering.
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Personal hygiene (shaving, dental hygiene, nail care, hair care, foot care).
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Mobility devices (cane, walker, wheelchair, crutches)
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Monitors safe transfer and ambulation techniques.
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Care of equipment such as eyeglasses, contact lenses and hearing aids.
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Incontinence care.
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Provide assistance with instrumental activities of daily living (IADLS):
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Telephone—assist with calls, hearing and vision adaptive devices
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Housekeeping tasks such as tidying room, dusting, bed making and ironing
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Laundry
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Coordinates transportation
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Shopping, errands, medical appointments, etc…
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Meal preparation
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Making appointments
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Provide reminders or cues to take medications.
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Assist with dining—obtain meals, assist with set-up and with meal consumption as needed.
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Assist with health maintenance and monitoring tasks:
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Observe and report changes in residents’ physical condition, cognitive and emotional status to supervisor or Outpatient Department as needed.
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Monitor for environmental safety hazards.
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Report to Program Coordinator or Director of Social Services as appropriate.
Requirements:
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At least one year of experience in similar role or responsibilities preferred
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Ability to manage time and prioritize
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Impeccable customer service skills
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Must posses a valid drivers license
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Flexibility in scheduling and availability is a requirement
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Certified Nursing Assistant a plus!
