Caregiver (Weekends)

Job Description

The Caregiver meet community residents’ needs by helping with activities of daily living. Responsible for the delivery of quality care by encouraging independence and ensuring each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being. Availability: Saturday/Sunday 2pm-10pm shift Pay: $19-$20/hr What will I do every day?* Monitor residents’ well-being in a general way and report any changes in condition to the appropriate associate/department immediately * Assist residents with simple requests as needed or find appropriate associate to assist * Learn resident preferences for opportunities to provide exemplary customer service, exceed resident expectations and enhance resident satisfaction * Supervise or assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, ambulation and other activities of daily living * Provide companionship and develop strong resident relations * Respond to emergencies according to policies and procedures * Help residents with assistive devices (walkers, wheelchairs, hearing aids, etc.) * Encourage self-care of residents * Document care provided to residents consistent with documentation standards * Provide input to the Care Services Director and/or the Resident Care Coordinator/Dementia * Care Coordinator to assure that resident individual service plans are current * Review24 Hour Report and care check lists regularly * Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy * Practice standard precautions, infection control, and safe work practices * Observe and monitor residents to provide or assist with documentation regarding resident status * Cover the Customer Service desk in the Care Services lobby, if necessary * Answer telephone according to company policy and standards * Support, lead and participate in resident-centered wellness programs * Resolve resident questions according to set policies and procedures * Greet and direct family members, potential residents, prospects and other individuals...