Caregiver

Homeplace of Henderson’s mission is to create a family culture that embodies quality care, unmatched service, and innovative technology to enrich the lives of those we serve and employ.

Job Title: Caregiver

The candidate will provide direct care to residents while promoting residents’ highest level of functioning as directed by the supervisor. Assists in maintaining residents’ environment in a safe and neat manner. Promotes quality services within facility standards, State and Federal Regulations. Above all, you will exhibit a passion for serving seniors while contributing to the positive environment our residents are proud to call home.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care to residents per their individualized plan of care, including all ADLs, IADLs, medication reminders, and assistance with self-administration of medication.
• Prepare residents for meals and assist to and from the dining room. Assist residents with meal set up and eating.
• Assist residents with toilet and incontinence care.
• Perform clinical procedures according to facility standards and scope of practice regulations.
• Perform vital signs, B/Ps, weights and other trained procedures as directed by management.
• Complete prevention and restorative care including, but not limited to, range of motion exercises, ambulation, transferring, bathing, grooming, and all other ADL care.
• Responsible for laundering of residents personal items, not limited to, personal laundry, sheets, towels, etc.
• Maintain education development and compliance with State and Federal Regulations and current knowledge of resident care practices.
• Communicate effectively with management, co-workers, residents, families, visitors, and other disciplines.
• Adheres to procedures for fire, life safety, disaster, security, worker safety and other emergency procedures.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA policies.
• Seek out and perform other duties as assigned.
• Understands the mission of Homeplace is to ensure quality care and services are being delivered to ensure each day is the best day possible.

Qualifications

• Must have compassion for and desire to work alongside our aging population!
• Certification of completing an approved State Registered Nursing Assistant is preferred.
• At least six months of experience in long term care is preferred.
• Completion of drug testing and criminal record background check upon hire. Physical requirements include bending, standing, lifting, stooping, sitting, walking, stretching, and ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.