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