Job Title: Assisted Living Attendant /Caregiver
Job Code: ATTAL
Field or Corporate: Field
Department: Assisted Living
Title of Supervisor/ Manager: Health and Wellness Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for providing assistance to residents in the Assisted Living Program with their activities of daily living, enabling them to lead a quality life while maintaining their dignity.This position reports to the Assisted Living Director.
Essential Functions:
- Provide assistance as needed with medication reminders (as applicable), bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.
- Follow the schedule of resident’s needs set out by supervisor.
- Provide emotional and social support to residents.
- Document daily log of assistance.
- Inform supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.
- Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents.
- Respect residents’ confidentiality.
- Familiar with emergency equipment and procedures.
- Attend all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
- Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
- Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures of Senior Lifestyle Corporation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements: Level of Formal Education: A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experienceArea of Study: GeneralYears of Experience: 3 yearsType of Experience: Senior care or related fieldSpecial Certifications: May require a CNA or CHHA licensureLanguage Skills: Clear communication- listening, speaking, reading, and writing including ability to communicate sensitive information with empathyTechnical Competencies: Basic Computer SkillsSkills and Ability:
- Ability to work as part of a team and handle multiple tasks safely and effectively.
Information Systems: Personal Attributes:
High tolerance for working under pressure and handling critical situations in a calm and professional mannerOther/Preferred:
Assisted Living Attendant 7/31/18
Driving Requirements Does this job require the ability and license to drive an automobile? Yes X No
Is driving an automobile an essential function of this job? Yes X No
Management/Supervisory Authority Does this job manage or supervise associates? Yes X No
What positions will this job manage?
This position requires the individual meet the following requirements: Brief Description of Work Environment(s):
Physical Activities: This position requires time spent on the following physical activities.
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Stand X
Walk X
Sit X
Use hands to X finger, handle, or feel
Reach with X hands and arms
Climb or X balance
Stoop, kneel, X crouch, or crawl
Talk or hear X
Taste or smell X
Physical Demands: This position required time spent lifting weight or exerting force in the following manner.
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Up to 10 X pounds
Up to 25 X pounds
Up to 50 X pounds
Up to 100 X pounds
More than 100 X pounds
Assisted Living Attendant 7/31/18
Environmental Vision Requirements: Mental Requirements: Conditions:
- Indoor/ Close Communication
Outdoor
- Hazards & Distance Comprehension
Vibrations
Noise Level: Peripheral Concentration
- Very quiet Depth Perception Mathematics
- Quiet Ability to adjust focus Multi-tasking
- Moderate Organization
- Loud Reasoning & DecisionMaking
- Very Loud
Acknowledgement: I have received, reviewed and fully understand the job description and requirements, duties and responsibilities of the job above. I further understand that I am responsible for the satisfactory execution of all duties described therein under any and all conditions as described. I am able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation(s).
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Assisted Living Attendant 7/31/18
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person