Caregiver - Memory Care

Description

The Caregiver will provide care to residents and perform basic ADL's activities under the direction of the Licensed Nurse.

• Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan.
• Maintain a clean and safe resident environment.
• Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and the importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor.
• Perform post‑mortem care as needed.
• Perform routine care rounds on each assigned resident, at minimum, every two hours (or more frequently if indicated).
• Follows proper procedures and respond promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance.
• Knows the location of each resident and notifies the supervisor immediately if unable to locate a resident.
• Follows proper procedure for clocking in and out for shifts.
• Follows guidelines for uniforms and wear daily.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Become part of a team of dedicated peers who enjoy their jobs and maintain a positive and humorous experience.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent judgement and decision‑making skills.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology.
• Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions.
• Able to communicate in English, talk and hear effectively to convey instructions and information to residents and team members.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• High school diploma or GED, and 1–2 years’ experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Desire experience in a similar setting.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk 75% of the day; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear, pushing, pulling or grasping. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.
• Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants, and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and other conditions.
• Use personal protective equipment and supplies when needed.
• Must clear criminal background check.