If you’re looking to work in an environment that combines teamwork and gives you credit for your hard work, while also enriching the lives of others around you; look no further!
We are seeking an attentive, trustworthy, and passionate Caregiver to join our family and provide excellent care to our residents, while also enriching the teamwork atmosphere. An excellent caregiver follows a pre-planned daily care schedule designed for residents and reports on any new conditions or needs that may arise.
Job Description: This job description outlines key job functions and expectations; the tasks of the resident caregiver are not limited to what is listed within the job description.
Span of Work: Delivery of resident care and performance of housekeeping/laundry tasks.
Key Responsibilities: Provides a clean and safe environment for our residents. Provides care for residents, such as assistance with toileting, transferring, bathing, feeding, etc.
Primary Tasks: To ensure the residents are treated with dignity and respect and receive quality care according to the individualized care plans; as well as notifying the administrator and/or shift supervisor of potential changes to be made to care plans.
- Assists residents with activities of daily living. The following are unique to the position:
- Performs general housekeeping/laundry tasks and related duties.
- Assists residents with bathing, hair care, mouth care, nail care, dressing, etc.
- Assists residents with ambulation, which includes reminding and supporting.
- Assists and encourages residents to eat and take sufficient fluids and snacks.
- Assists residents with turning, repositioning, toileting, and personal hygiene (includes monitoring of bowel and bladder incontinence)
- Observes and reports resident behavior and condition changes – including weight change and signs of injury or neglect.
- Assists with all aspects of kitchen and dining room tasks associated with resident meals, including prep work, serving, cleaning up, setting tables and taking out trash, etc.
- Interacts with families and participates in facility or community activities.
- Assists with ensuring a safe environment for residents, families and co-workers.
- Awareness of performance improvement plan and quality initiatives being measured by Bay City Comfort Care.
- Participates in data collection and performance improvement reporting processes, as assigned.
- Attends continuing education activities.
- Maintains ethical standards.
- Displays a caring, respectful attitude when addressing residents, family members, and co-workers.
- Ensures confidentiality of resident health information in accordance with HIPAA.
- Compliant with attendance policy.
- Attends scheduled staff meetings.
Required Skills:
- Technical– first aid, CPR certification, adherence to universal precautions, on-going service, and training.
- Equipment operation– office equipment and various medical equipment, such as blood pressure cuffs, stethoscopes, diabetic equipment, needles and any other specialized medical equipment as needed to provide resident care
- Mental Effort/Skill– High observation skills are necessary. Written and oral communication skills. This position requires multiple task orientation.
- Work Conditions– inside the environment
- Key Physical Tasks– must be able to participate in one- and two-person transfers/lifts and change the resident’s position to accommodate resident mobility needs. Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and body fluids.
Education/Training:
- Formal Education/Training- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Industry-specific Knowledge– Knowledge of care related to the geriatric population.
- Company Practice Knowledge– company policies and procedures concerning resident care, resident rights, reporting requirements, general safety, and various emergency situations.
Pay: $13.00 to start
COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our team as safe as possible we have undertaken safety measures which line up with CDC guidelines, and provide our staff with necessary PPE equipment.
