FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Wellness Director
OSHA Classification: II: Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogen
Physical Requirements: Medium Work - Ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
Position Overview
caregiver provides resident care under the supervision of wellness services personnel. The role is to assist the resident holistically, to be the best they can be physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually as directed and requested by the resident, and guided by the wellness plan created by the resident, family, and clinical team.
Schedule
- 2p-10p Friday and Saturday
Essential Job Functions
Customer Service
- Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
- Perform job duties for residents and team members in a courteous, caring, and professional manner
- Take initiative to ensure resident growth and wellness goals, and satisfaction is a priority
- Meet and greet visitors in a friendly, helpful manner (Visitors include anyone who visits the community; specifically, current residents' families and friends, prospective residents and their families, referral sources, vendors, and regulators)
- Answer phones appropriately, according to company and community standards
- Communicate professionally and cooperate with the supervisor and all community personnel Reinforce creating a customer experience of the highest quality
- Model the Curavistas Highline Leadership Values
Resident Rights
- Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents' rights
Resident Care
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing of bed linens, positioning, transfer, mobility, and incontinence care.
- Read, document, and update the Wellness Plans.
- Keep proper records of care
- Report observations to Wellness Director
- Immediately report any changes in the resident's condition to the supervisor
- Vital sign monitoring will be performed as needed by personnel with current license/qualification (as required by state regulations)
Dining Services
- Focus on customer service to residents in dining services
- Work as a team with dining services to assist in:
- Serving meals to residents' tables according to Compass Senior Living procedures
- Bussing tables and preparing dishes for washing
- Cleaning the dining room, including wiping tables and chairs
- Setting tables for the next meal
- Delivering trays to resident apartments as needed
- Understand and follow dining services safety and infection control policies and procedures
Safety and Sanitation
- Monitor the phone, front door, call and alarm systems
- Understand and follow safety and infection control policies and procedures
- Respond to emergency call signals promptly
- Report incidents and completes appropriate paperwork
Laundry & Cleaning
- Collect, laundry, and distribute linens, garments, etc. in accordance with Community procedures
- Help to properly maintain all equipment, ensure work areas are clean and safe, and ensure policies covering infection control, health, and safety, etc. are strictly followed
- Assist in cleaning resident rooms, dining areas, and public areas
Training
- Attend all required in-service training
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Successfully complete training & licensing as required by WY state regulations
- Ability to read, write and speak English
- Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the general public
- Must meet all health requirements, including TB
- Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly
Other Skills and Requirements
- This position is hourly
- Promote and encourage residents to participate in activities
- Follow & communicate company policies and procedures
Additional Notes
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related or similar tasks to meet the ongoing needs of the community. All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee. It is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirements of the job change.
This community does not unlawfully discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services, and activities, or in employment.