Assisted Living Caregiver

Description

Benefits

Note: Some benefits require full-time work status $2/Hour Weekend Pay Differential 401(k) Matching (up to 5% with immediate full vesting) Holiday Pay Paid Personal Leave Employee Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance Discounted Meals

Responsibilities

The specific duties and extent of responsibility of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Serves as a companion and an advocate to all residents Understands and practices Academy Boulder’s procedures for Assisted Living resident support Reviews and understands each Assisted Living resident's care plan Participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living, including but not limited to, dressing, bathing, oral hygiene, ambulation, transferring, grooming, eating, and toileting Assists with preparation, serving, and cleanup of meals, including the escorting of residents to the dining room Documents resident care and observations in electronic health record (EHR) system Informs supervisor of resident changes of condition, increased care needs, and/or resident family concerns Prepares and administers medications and treatments Responds to emergencies and performs first aid as needed Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse and respiration rates Keeps residents’ rooms and common areas neat and clean, notifies housekeeping/maintenance of special needs Encourages and supports the residents’ participation in meaningful activities and social engagement Creates and maintains a safe workplace; reports unsafe areas or situations to the appropriate department head Protects residents’ rights, records, and privacy as required by federal, state, and local regulations Adheres to all state regulations governing assisted living and medication administration

Qualifications

Fluency in English; effective verbal and written communication Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member Ability to think, act and intervene independently and appropriately in both routine and emergency situations Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends and occasional holidays, as required Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent QMAP certification, a plus CPR certification, a plus First aid certification, a plus