Caregiver​/CNA; PRN - On-call

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title
:
Caregiver

Supervisor
:
Health Services Coordinator/Health Services Director

FLSA Status
:
Hourly, non-exempt

Date Approved
:
April 2023

As a Caregiver, you embody our principle of Person-Centered care and support our mission statement through People, Passion, and Excellence by providing the highest standard of care and customer service.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Six months of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Appropriate certification, as required by state
• Current and valid first aid and CPR certification
• Demonstrated ability to communicate politely and effectively (in English), both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff
• Meet state related requirements (if applicable to position)
• Ability to work in a team setting and be a team player
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional approach with coworkers and residents
• Possess excellent customer and organizational skills
• Ability to work under time constraints with little supervision and meet department deadlines.
• Previous experience in senior living, preferred
• Satisfactorily pass Sunshine’s and state regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and TB clearance (if applicable)

• Monitor health, safety, and well-being of the residents. Promptly report any changes in resident’s physical condition and/or behavior to Health Services Director
• Properly follow shift-change procedures and documentation
• Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and eating
• Assist in keeping the environment safe and happy for residents
• Encourage and/or remind residents to participate in activities. Promote activities to enthusiastically to pique residents’ interest
• Immediately respond to resident emergencies; provide first aid assistance; debrief and document incident following company procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor

• Perform all work assigned for the agreed-upon salary, accepting no additional payment or non-perishable gifts from residents, vendors, Community Management, or others
• Meet the assigned work requirements of the job. Regular attendance is required
• Serve as a role model for all employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, and positive attitude
• Represent the Community in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner
• Adhere to dress/appearance code. Changes in attire may be dictated by special occasion or weather conditions. If you have questions, check with your supervisor
• Adhere to and follow company policies, procedures, and standards
• Promote resident advocacy and demonstrate excellent customer service at all times
• Maintain personnel, resident, and business proprietary and/or confidential matters/material in strict confidence with management of the company (and/or other company staff as needed)
• Maintains certifications as necessary such as First Aid, to fulfill state regulations (if applicable)
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Stand: 20% or less. Walk: 20% to 40%. Sit: 40% to 60%. Pushing, pulling and/or reaching: 60% to 80%. Grasping and fine manipulation: 80% to 100%. Climb or balance: 80% to 100%. Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: 80% to 100%. Talk or hear: 80% to 100%. Taste or smell: 80% to 100%.

Lifts Weight or Exerts Force

Up to 10 pounds – X. Up to 25 pounds – X. Up to 50 pounds – X. Up to 100 pounds – X. More than 100 pounds – X.

The Community reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.