Caregiver for Elderly
Company: Apple Creek Place
Location: Durango
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
The Caregiver is a part of the Cornerstone team, a
resident-focused, high performance, high commitment work team that
supports the moto of, "creating healthy living and work
environments." As a Caregiver, they are responsible for ensuring
that quality services are a way of life for this community where
every associate's interaction with residents and family members
reflects the philosophy of Cornerstone Management Services. A
Caregiver is trained to provide personal care and related services
to residents in the community according to documented,
individualized service and care plans.*Duties: **Obtains vital
signs, records, and notifies the supervising nurse of deviations
per Individual Service Plan (ISP).**May aid with the following: *o
Bathing, assisting in dressing and undressing residents as needed.o
Assisting with grooming needs such as hair care, mouth care and
nail care.o Transporting residents and assisting with walking.o
Assisting with toileting as needed.o Changing incontinent briefs
and giving perennial care.o Changing bed linens and making beds.o
Assisting in recording temperature, blood pressure, pulse and
respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as
directed.o Aiding in the delivery of specific core programs, such
as falls, prevention, exercise, and others as identified, which
will provide entertainment, socialization, exercise, relaxation and
fulfillment of spiritual needs to all residents.o Positioning.o
Medication reminders.*Shares resident success stories and best
practices to demonstrate the impact of improved quality of service
provided.**Participates in family conferences as needed to discuss
the resident's status and review the appropriate service plan,
medication regimen.**Reports any concerns or changes in resident's
physical, intellectual or emotional well-being to the RSD or
QMAP.**Creates and maintains resident records by properly creating
resident records on move-in, documenting all medications properly,
using proper notation on progress notes, maintaining outside
provider laboratory reports, creating, and maintaining all reports
including incident and death reports, completing transfer forms,
providing quarterly report care summaries**Housekeeping and Safety
Compliance Duties include cleaning assigned areas, following
cleaning schedule, learning and demonstrating proper cleaning
solutions, identifying solutions, displaying knowledge of solution
apparatus, familiarizing self with Universal Work
Precautions.**Housekeeping duties may include, but are not limited
to, laundering linens and personal clothing, cleaning bathrooms,
taking out the trash, spot cleaning carpets, and changing light
bulbs.**May perform or assist with kitchen duties as necessary and
requested by supervisor.**Carry out special duties or projects as
assigned.**Responsibilities: **Follows the resident's ISP as
directed.**Follows the daily task sheets developed for each
resident.**Communicates with the appropriate supervisor about
changes in the resident's status and/or the home
situation**Utilizes standard precautions and infection control
procedures.**Follows written instructions and requests assistance
and further instructions with new or unfamiliar
situations.**Prepares resident progress notes and submits this
documentation in a timely manner.**Assists the resident in
maintaining a safe and clean environment.**Exhibits a caring and
respectful attitude toward the resident and the resident's
property.**Works with the Resident Services Director and the rest
of the operations team to build relationships and strong
communication with residents and families**Assists with activities
and encourage resident engagement and participation**Upholds
confidentiality of residents and coworkers, HIPAA**Attends
bi-weekly in-service meetings and mandatory trainings**Adheres to
all community and company policies**Understands proper use of
facility equipment.**Reports observations concerning structural and
equipment wear, defects, and malfunctions to the supervisor.**
Performs any other duties as assigned.*Abilities: * -Strong verbal
and written communication skills. -Ability to have a flexible work
schedule.*Physical Requirements: * -Drug Free. -Clear Background.
-No Communicable diseases. -Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force
occasionally. -25 to 50 pounds of force frequently. -10 to 20
pounds of force constantly to lift/move objects. -Constant standing
and walking. -Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling,
stooping, bending, turning, and stretching. -Finger and hand
dexterity. -Visual and hearing acuity.*Education and Experience
Requirements: * -High School Diploma or GED*Education and
Experience Preferences: * -Experience in senior resident services,
social work, health care, or customer service. -Experience working
with older adults and knowledge of aging process -Certified Nurse's
AideJob Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: From $16.00 per
hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Flexible
spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Paid
time off* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 12 hour shift* 8 hour
shiftAbility to commute/relocate:* Durango, CO 81301: Reliably
commute or planning to relocate before starting work
(Required)Experience:* Caregiving: 1 year
(Preferred)License/Certification:* CPR Certification
(Preferred)Shift availability:* Day Shift (Preferred)* Night Shift
(Preferred)* Overnight Shift (Preferred)Work Location: One
location
Keywords: Apple Creek Place, Santa Fe , Caregiver for Elderly, Other , Durango, New Mexico
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