Pinnacle Senior Living·Denmark, Wisconsin
Supports residents with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, mobility, and dining, while promoting independence and dignity. Monitors resident health and behavior, reporting changes to supervisors and ensuring a safe, clean environment.
The Caregiver Day Shift 6 AM -2PM supports residents with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, socialization, cognition, and physical health. Encourages resident independence, supports resident choice and preserves resident dignity through professional conduct and interactions.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Ensures the CAPLICO Core Values and Code of Conduct are adhered to at all times.
Ensures compliance with Resident Rights and HIPAA policies at all times.
Demonstrates teamwork by communicating with other staff, actively working to resolve problems and lending assistance to other community staff.
Provides residents with assistance for personal needs according to the support/care plan.
Resident needs may include, but are not limited to: toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, transport, and dining.
Practices patience, compassion, and empathy in all interactions with residents. Focuses on residents’ abilities and provides social/emotional support and encourages the resident to be as independent as possible.
Promotes improved quality of life for residents through person-centered care and daily interactions. This includes prompt response to calls for assistance, sensitivity to resident needs for socialization and for privacy, providing direct assistance to participate in activities, and providing appointment reminders.
Interacts and communicates with residents and family members respectfully. Refers family members to nurse or supervisor for service/care concerns.
Consistently utilizes Standard Precautions and follows infection control procedures.
Observes for and informs supervisor/shift leader promptly about any changes in resident health/condition, behavior or needs.
Promptly reports unusual events, suspicion of abuse/neglect, and emergency situations.
Assists residents with dining. May include but not limited to preparing/cleaning the dining room, assisting residents with food selection, and serving beverages and food.
Promotes pleasant dining environment and encourages social interaction among residents.
Completes resident laundry as scheduled and according to community policy.
If assigned, cleans resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas according to community protocols & schedules.
Reports maintenance needs promptly. Takes all appropriate safety precautions to minimize risk of injury to resident, self and other staff.
Consistently practices proper body mechanics and safe handling techniques.
Fulfills state regulatory requirements for annual training and/or continuing education.
Attends designated meetings.
May perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Work Environment
Works all throughout the community/facility.
Is subject to frequent interruptions.
Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate.
Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB, COVID-19 and the AIDS and Hepatitis viruses.
May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
Market context
Caregiver positions in Wisconsin are typically in steady demand because employers need dependable support for daily care, safety, and routine assistance. These roles can be competitive when they offer training, clear schedules, and benefits like paid time off, dental, vision, life insurance, and an employee assistance program. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm you meet the age, diploma, and experience preferences before applying.
