Caregiver

Position

Caregiver- Aspen Alcove at Bardstown

Schedule

Full Time/ Part Time/ PRN Day and Night Shift

Location

Bardstown, Ky

At Aspen Alcove at Bardstown we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care that enriches the lives of our residents. Our team creates a welcoming environment where residents feel at home, supported, and valued. Join us and make a difference in the lives of seniors every day!

We are seeking a dedicated Caregiver to join our team. As a Caregiver, you will provide care and clinical-related services consistent with each resident's comprehensive assessment and care plan. Caregivers are expected to deliver all care with kindness, compassion and joy.

Essential Duties

• Provide residents' care (i.e., grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, etc.) daily and as needed
• Change bed linen and regularly maintain appropriate grooming supplies in the resident's room
• Ambulate and transfer residents, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics
• Record resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other information, as assigned
• Routinely turn and position residents as necessary. Preparing each resident's room with necessary items such as blankets, pillows, medical equipment, and toiletries
• Ensure a report has been given regarding his/her residents at the beginning of each shift
• Respond to call lights/buzzers promptly and courteously, considering each light an emergency until answered
• Seek assistance from the charge nurse when unsure of an assignment, procedure, or situation
• Provide care that protects and promotes resident rights, dignity, privacy, confidentiality and active participation
• Offer and respect resident choices and handle all resident property with respect
• Refer to residents by proper names unless the resident requests otherwise, avoid the use of all pet names
• Observe and immediately report to Charge Nu...