Position Description
Job Title: Caregiver
Reports to: Director of Nursing
Salaried/Exempt: N/A
Supervises: None
Position Overview
This person is responsible for providing a safe and structured home environment for the residents. By virtue of education and or experience, the caregiver will perform duties listed to meet the objectives of this position.
Essential Responsibilities
- Assist residents of the facility with all ADL’s (Active Daily Living) according to their care plan, including personal hygiene procedures.
- Take vitals of resident such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, blood sugar, etc.
- Prepare meals as directed by the scheduled menu and Executive Director and/or Nurse.
- Perform activities with the residents as scheduled.
- Properly launder residents clothing, bedding and linens with checking pockets and not mixing residents clothing.
- Ability to react in emergency situations while maintaining control of self and the residents.
- Administer medications and document properly as directed.
- Document in ECP (online resident/house chart) and communicate a change of condition regarding resident(s) when present to RN Administrator.
- Maintain the ability to follow simple instructions from the Executive Director and/or Nuse and/or therapists.
- Seek assistance from Executive Director and/or Nurse when unsure of a situation.
- Conduct all tasks during shift as listed in electronic medical record
- Locking up medications when they arrive until new med cycle is checked in.
- New Narcotics must be checked in, double locked and communicated with Executive Director and/or Nurse.
- Re-order medications as needed.
- Follow CSL policies and procedures
- Ensure actions are at all times consistent with the norms and values of Castle Senior Living, Inc.
- Maintain and positive working relationship with co-workers, supervisors, suppliers, and vendors.
- Be fluent and proficient in company computer-based software
- All other duties as requested or assigned.
- Must participate in the on-call schedule (rotation).
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum age requirement is 18. Prior experience and training helpful. Complete all necessary trainings for the CBRF certification within the mandatory timeframes allotted by the State of Wisconsin. Must complete and stay current with a minimum of 15 in-service hours required by the state of Wisconsin. Ability to communicate a concern or complaint in a constructive and professional manner following protocol. Must possess exceptional communication and problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of employees throughout Castle Senior Living. Must have the ability to work on a computer and learn new software. Must have a working phone or a way staff can reach you while on-call. Must have a working phone for on-call availability and participate in the on-call process.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Differential pay
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CBRF Certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person