DescriptionAs a Companion Caregiver, you will provide compassionate, empathetic, reliable, and attentive companionship to our residents to ensure they lead safe, healthy lives. Your focus in this role will be to engage with residents in conversation (companionship) and accompanying residents safely via transportation to and from social activities and medical, and other appointments. This role is essential to the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of the resident in your charge. The Companion Caregiver will provide emotional support as clients heal or cope with disabilities, aging, sickness, or surgery as well as involvement in the coordination and communication with their care team. You should have strong communication and planning skills and be willing to meet the physical demands of the position and comply with all safety, medical, and dietary directions.OVERVIEW OF THE LODGES COMPANY:At the Lodges Company, we care most about the people we serve and the people we employ. Our goal is to create peaceful homes where our clients are supported physically, mentally and emotionally. The Lodges operates 12 residential care homes that offer 24 hour assisted living services. Each home accommodates 5 -14 residents comfortably. We pride ourselves on 'Family-style care in a home environment'. If you are passionate about caring for others, and creating a safe healthcare environment that feels like home, this caregiver position may be a fit for you. Our caregiver position is a key role for achieving our goals around ensuring our residents receive the care they need and an inviting place we would all be proud to call 'home'. Let us know if our values resonate with you:
- Dedicated- Unwavering devotion to support our company mission. Family-style care derives from dedicated professionals with a passion to help those in need no matter their background or abilities. You are there for residents, you are there for co-workers the same way you would be there for family.
- Open and Honest- Productively share feedback with the intention of bettering individuals and the company. All individuals deserve honest feedback. When provided in a thoughtful manner - it can significantly improve relationships and culture. Find a way to share comments in a way that will build up the individual, relationship and company.
- Takes Initiative- Independently assess and initiate action as you notice issues. If you notice something, do something. Addressing issues early helps contain and minimize effect. Everyone has the responsibility to step in and act.
- Chooses a Positive Attitude- Exert undoubted positivity while representing the company. Reframe challenges, be nice to others and assume responsibility. Find a way to encourage others while promoting teamwork.
- Problem Solver- Exercise your mind by creatively resolving issues. Do you have authority to make this decision? What is the most effective, positive, resident focused, way to resolve the issue? What are a few alternative solutions? Put a plan in place to solve and include your on-site supervisor when necessary.
- Puts Residents Above All Else- Residents are priority and must remain top of mind. Customize care plans, execute and refresh frequently. We all have competing interests; personal, financial, relational, societal...we ask, when faced with an issue, you prioritize the community of residents. We cannot, and should not, ignore any interest. However, an ideal solution sets our residents up to have the highest success rate.
RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS:
- High School education preferred.
- Must be 18 yrs. of age or older.
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
- Previous experience caring/working with the elderly or people with disabilities is preferred.
- Experience in supporting ADL support is a requirement.
- Physical stamina is necessary to care for resident in your charge.
- Must live out company's values and maintain a values score of 4+.
- Must be able to pass a criminal and/or abuse background check, and drug screening.
- Reliable transportation
- Driver's License and proof of valid car insurance required
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:Job Function: Medication Administration Tasks:
- Provide conversation and personal engagement to resident(s) in your charge.
- Support resident(s) socialization goals.
- Complete documentation as required of all completed tasks.
- Provide transportation to resident(s) in your charge to medical/other appointments, social activities, shopping, or other locations/events off site as needed.
- Support resident(s) with toileting/changing as needed while offsite.
- The ability to take detailed note from provider during medical appointments is a requirement.
Job Function: Participate and function effectively as a team memberTasks:
- Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with other Unlicensed Personnel, Nursing staff, and all other Lodges' staff.
- Provide back up to other staff as needed to ensure 24 hours staffing.
- Communicate information regarding resident care needs and changes to the team.
- Provide proactive and constructive participation in staff meetings.
- Be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
- Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
- Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire, weather, or emergency situations.
- Follow through promptly on requested duties.
- Assist with meal preparation, serving, feeding, and clean up.
- Provide on-the-job training for new associates.
- Must be mature and emotionally stable using a calm and kind tone of voice.
- The ability to remain calm in difficult or unusual circumstances.
Job Function: Other duties as assignedTasks:
- Support the mission and values of The Lodges Company.