Caregiver- Assisted Living

Position Description

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Caregivers assist with activities of daily living for elderly, mentally disabled, chronically ill, or physically challenged residents. Caregivers are responsible for duties associated with maintaining and running a household.

Shift 2:30pm-10:30pm

Responsibilities

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• Assist residents with medication reminders, bathing, showering, toileting, grooming, and other personal hygiene tasks.
• Perform household duties, including cleaning, cooking, laundry, and other tasks as needed.
• Provide companionship through social interaction, conversation, emotional reassurance, and encouragement of activities that stimulate the mind.
• Prepare and maintain records of resident progress and services performed.
• Report changes in a resident's condition to the manager or supervisor.
• Complete and maintain accurate records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service.
• Attend in-service training sessions and staff meetings.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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• High school diploma/GED accepted and may be required in accordance with state regulations.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Positive attitude and flexibility to perform various duties in service to residents.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Dedication and passion for serving seniors, with excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to make choices and decisions in the resident's best interest.
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills and an appropriate level of understanding.
• Competent organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrate good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must not appear on the TennCare terminated provider list.
• Must not appear on any applicable registry checks, including:

+ State abuse registry + State or national sexual offender registry + State felony offender registry + ICOTS + OIG/LEIE + SAM * Must possess a current driver's license.