Caregiver

Responsibilities: Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) tasks, including bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, oral care, ambulation, transfers, serving, and assisting with meals, feeding, housekeeping, bed making, and laundry. Provide emotional and behavioral support to residents, promoting a positive and uplifting environment. Support resident activity participation by assisting residents to/from activities, encouraging participation, and leading activities when asked. Collaborate with staff from all departments to ensure quality of care for residents. Maintain a safe and clean environment for residents. Observe residents for safety and report changes in resident condition effectively, accurately, and in a timely manner to the Licensed Nurse (LN) on duty. Answer resident pendant/pull cords immediately. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Must have CNA/HCA certification or be willing to obtain quickly. Food Handlers, CPR/First Aid, Dementia certification required. Must pass Criminal Background Check and TB test. Must be eighteen (18) years old. Maintain current CPR and first aid certification or be willing to obtain. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret care plans. Familiarity with Assisted Living and Memory Care regulations. Ability to prioritize and organize assignments.

Physical Demands and Requirements: Maintain ability to lift 50 pounds; stand or walk throughout most of the workday; and frequently push, pull, bend, twist, and reach. Must be willing to be active and on feet during the entire work shift. Involves light to heavy ..."light to heavy""? ...