Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Alzheimer's, Bridge Building, CPR Certification, Dementia, Emergency Response, Fire Safety, First Aid, Health Plan, High School Diploma, Infection Control, OSHA, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Treatment Plan
Starting pay is $18 / hour!
This is a part-time position offering a flexible schedule on 1st shift (7am-3pm) + every other weekend, OR 3rd shift (11pm-7am) weekends only.
The Caregiver will provide assistance with daily living activities for residents with Alzheimers/Dementia. You may be required to respond to emergency calls and situations, document and report care provided, and transport residents to various functions or locations. Familiarity with Alzheimers/Dementia, and a willingness to work with the elderly population is essential for this role.
Artis Senior Living is a portfolio of 26 Memory Care communities serving over 1,500 families today. To empower our residents to live more independently, we build a bridge between their lifelong identity and their present daily life. By gathering a thorough and thoughtful understanding of their history, interests, and personal qualities, we create a structure and routine that promotes better health, reduces stress and increases engagement and joy - thats why we like to say we are good at "Honoring Yesterday, Celebrating Today."
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist with activities of daily living such as:
- Grooming
- Oral hygiene
- Toileting
- Bathing/showering
- Eating
- etc.
- Assist with personal and household chores, such as:
- Tidying up room
- Errands
- Delivering mail and/or newspapers
- Transport residents within the community to meals, enrichment activities, and other programs as needed
- Ensure resident care plans are reviewed and followed consistently
- Observe and monitor residents for behavioral changes and/or adverse reactions to medications or treatment plans
- Communicate any changes to clinical staff immediately, as well as document changes thoroughly
- Respond to emergency calls, resident/visitors requests and correct environment hazards in a timely, appropriate and safe manner
- Observe community policies and procedures regarding resident and team member safety, attendance, timeliness, house rules, teamwork, and resident service
- Maintain professionalism and resident confidentiality at all times
- Adhere to all Infection Prevention, OSHA, fire and safety regulations at all times, to ensure the safety and well-being of all community residents
- Perform all other duties as requested
Care Partner Educational Requirements:
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Caregiver, CNA or Home Health Aide certification is preferred, but not required
- Fulfill and maintain continuing education credits as required by state
- Must be willing to obtain and/or maintain current First Aid/CPR certification