Caregiver- Senior Living Community

Description ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Provides assistance to elderly residents with all activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Provides resident care with respect for residents’ personal rights, with an emphasis on dignity and individuality
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record within job responsibilities
• Able and willing to remain awake at night for resident care and supervision if needed and appropriate to the shift
• Able and responsible for completing job duties with minimal supervision
• Able to adhere to a schedule for resident services, including mealtimes and activities
• Able to prioritize, organize and use work time appropriately
• Demonstrates a mature, pleasant behavior and demeanor that supports the facility philosophy regarding optimal resident care and customer service
• Maintains resident confidentiality
• Works cooperatively and enthusiastically with supervisors and peers
• Follows facility policies and procedures
• Keeps work areas neat and clean and helps maintain the facility appearance
• May occasionally need to lift up to 80 pounds
• Performs housekeeping duties
• Observes residents for changes in condition and reports directly to supervisor on observations
• Recognizes early signs and symptoms of resident illnesses and needs for medical attention, responding accordingly either by seeking immediate medical attention or informing the administrator
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations by calling 911 and recognizes when a 911 call is necessary
• Adheres to a daily activity program for facility residents
• Assists in arranging transportation for community appointments, outside activities, or medical appointments
• Provides assistance with medication management upon completion of required medication training and in accordance with physician orders (as appropriate)
• Provides assistance with cooking, general housekeeping, and laundry
• Assists in the implementation of the emergency disaster plan as required
• Assists in the development of all resident care plans
• Assists in the maintenance of all resident records
• Demonstrates the ability to respond and appropriately report resident abuse
• Attends all required staff meetings and in‑service training sessions
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and contributes to an atmosphere of team spirit and cooperation within the community
• Answers phones as needed in a prompt and courteous manner
• Promotes customer service and positive community relations by treating residents, families, other staff, and visitors in a courteous, helpful, and friendly manner
• Assists with other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience working with the elderly in a residential or long‑term care setting also preferred
• Must be able to read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and other staff members
• Must be able to perform job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• Able to pass the necessary tests (i.e., CPR, First Aid, Food Handlers, etc.) if required by state regulations
• Must be able to work full‑time or part‑time as agreed upon, on assigned shift, including weekend and holiday rotations

• Ability to exert 20‑50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10‑20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
• Must be able to see well enough to write and read, and to visually interact with residents, families, and staff
• Must be able to speak and hear well enough to verbally interact with residents, families, and staff