Travel Caregiver (PRN)

StoryPoint Group Senior Living Travel Caregiver Coverage Hours available across Cleveland Akron Canton surrounding markets Status PRN Contingent 8 and 12hr shifts available Position Summary As a Travel Caregiver you will cover needs at different Senior Living Communities for a shift several days or weeks depending on that communitys needs You are responsible for providing caring and personalized assistance for residents living in our communities This position will assist residents in all day to day functions Required Experience for Travel Caregiver High School Diploma or GED preferredPrevious Healthcare Geriatrics or experience working with the elderly population preferredDesire to work with geriatric population essentialDrivers License and Proof of InsuranceTraining per state requirementsResponsibilities for Travel Caregiver Provide care support to communities within assigned geographical regionComfortable driving up to an hour 45 50 milesBathe 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 Wellness Director 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 neededTransport 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 controlAccepts changesadditions to schedule during staffing difficulties when necessary Accepts assignment in time of emergency regardless of any location andor any day of the week be it weekendholidaysAdditional duties as assigned including assisting with dining and housekeepingGeneral 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 50 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 Equal Opportunity Employer SP1