Caregiver

Caregiver StoryPoint Hickory Hill Position Summary As a Universal Caregiver you are responsible for providing caring and personalized assistance for residents living in our community This position will assist residents in all day to day functions Required Experience for Universal Caregiver High School Diploma or GED preferredPrevious Healthcare Geriatrics or experience working with the elderly population preferredMust score 85 on Skills TestDesire to work with geriatric population essentialCaregiver Certification at Directed Care Level AZ onlyTraining per state requirementsMust have current CPR and First Aid certificationMust have a TB clearance Responsibilities for Universal Caregiver Bathe and clean as needed both male and female residents by bed bath shower andor whirlpoolAssist in cleaning teeth shampooingcombing hair cleaning and cutting nails applying make up shaving and cleaning glasses of both male and female residentsAssist residents as needed in dressing appropriately encouraging usual and appropriate clothingMake residents beds and change linens as needed clean up room and closet picking up unnecessary articles and arranging room neatlyAssist residents requiring total or partial assist with dining set up food for residents needing assistanceFollow medication administration protocols as identified for each individual residentAnswer emergency calls promptlyAssist residents with bedpan urinal and bedside commode or to bathroom as needed andor as directed Check and change incontinent brief every two hours or more frequently if neededTake and give notice in writing vital signs temp pulse respiration & blood pressure heights and weights as requested report abnormal or unusual signs to nurse or Executive Director Report skin breakdown pressure sores and changes in residents physicalmental condition to nurse or executive Director immediatelyClean wheelchairs walkers commodes bedpans and urinals per scheduleReport unusual color or odor of excretions urine drainage stool or sputum before discarding itAssist in the transport transfer ambulation frequent positioning provide ROM to residents and all other ADLs as assigned Use measures that ensure resident and associate safety Request assistance when lifting turning and moving residents using lifting devices when needed Transport to activities meals and appointments as requestedHelp maintain personal dignity of each resident by ensuring privacy and treating them with respect Understand and follow Resident Bill of RightsProvide direct and participate in activity programming and activity based care for the residentsAssist in admission transfer and discharge of residents including ensuring rooms are ready for admit and assist resident with belongings upon dischargeComplete Daily Assignment sheets during shift and according to instructions using only authorized abbreviationsIdentify resident before providing careFollow universal precautions and isolation procedures for infection controlMaintain all service areas in clean and orderly condition and keep halls clear of equipmentReport all accidents or incidents observed on the shift they occurredReport suspected abuse neglect or exploitation immediatelyMaintain all equipment and supplies in proper conditionPerform day to day housekeeping functions as assignedPerform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignmentsCleanpolish furnishings fixtures ledges roomheating units etcClean wash sanitize andor polish bathroom fixtures Ensure that water marks are removed from fixturesClean floors to include vacuuming shampooing deodorizing and disinfecting solutionsDiscard wastetrash into proper containers and reline trash receptacles with plastic linerClean vacant rooms as assignedDiscard infectious wastes into appropriate containersCollect launder and return clothing of residents per identified schedulesNotify the Program Director or Executive Director of any problems with residents apartmentsPrepare and assist in serving meals in accordance with the menu and recipesAdhere to residents special diet restrictionsProvide proper food transportation plate up and portion controlEnsure that residents and guests receive high quality food in a timely fashionInteract with residents daily to ascertain their views suggestions and concerns on meals servedAssist as needed with washing dishes silverware pots pans and equipment after each mealPerform tasks as assigned on cleaning scheduleMaintain and record proper temperature controls food storage and food rotationPerform all side work and setupbreakdown duties as assignedMeet regularly with Program Director regarding menus service procedures etcReport any unusual incidents to the Program Director Executive Director or Manager on dutyRespond and assist with any resident staff guest or campus emergencyAssist in the dining room to ensure that food is served properly and cleanup is prompt and thorough General Working Conditions This position entails standing for long periods of time While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to communicate effectively with others sit stand walk and use hands to handle keyboard telephone paper files and other equipment and objects The employee must be able to read write and speak fluent English The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and pushpull equipment frequently The employee is expected to possess good organization skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines The employee must be compassionate and empathetic The employee will occasionally lift andor move up to 25 pounds The employee may frequently bend reach grasp and climb The employee may need to squat and kneel The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others The noise level in the work environment is moderate Occasional travel to different locations may be required Connecting Seniors Families and Communities For over 37 years our senior living communities have served seniors and their families across Michigan Ohio Indiana Iowa Kentucky and Tennessee with each location offering unique services including independent enhanced and assisted living as well as memory care and rehabilitation and skilled nursing Through forming authentic connections and committing to creating the absolute best experiences each day for our residents and their families weve created a special culture within our communities that allows our employees to do their best work and our residents to shine every day Not Just Making Every Day Great Making Every Minute Great There are 1440 minutes in every single day We aspire to make each one of them an exceptional moment This philosophy is supported by our 6 powerful yet simple pillars Dream Big Have Courage Take Initiative Be Accountable Give Back & Enjoy it We strive to fulfill the aspirational yet unattainable goal of creating the absolute best experience with every person in every interaction every minute of every day It begins with empowering our employees Every employee at every level of the company is expected to perform like a leader Everyone is encouraged and expected to put the needs of each other above everything else No one here just does their job The mission is to create the absolute best experiences This emphasis on putting people first has helped us successfully grow for the right reasons We have developed an environment that attracts dreamers adventurers creators givers and believers to seek career opportunities with us We find people who believe that true happiness is only found in the service of others We want high performers with diverse skill sets and big hearts We treat each other as family and find that close collaboration creates the biggest ideas If you love serving others and are looking for an opportunity to thrive CommonSail Investment Group and our businesses is your destination This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of the employees under herhis supervision The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty Equal Opportunity Employer Click on glassdoor to see our employee testimonials SPIND