Caregiver - Youth Apprenticeship

Open to all Capri Communities locations

SUMMARY :

The Caregiver-Youth Apprenticeship provides personal care and incidental Activities of Daily Living to RCAC, CBRF and/or Memory Care residents of Capri Communities LLC, with adherence to organizational and regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES : include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Adheres to the written Resident Care Plan to:

• Assist RCAC, CBRF and/or Memory Care residents in maintaining their greatest independence with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, toileting and nutritional needs. Also provides assistance with preparing meals, laundry and maintaining a clean, safe physical environment.
• Assist residents with mobility and transfers.
• Assist residents with medical administration and maintains related reporting requirements if 18 years old or older.

2. Perform delegated tasks as instructed by the RN, Nurse Manager, Executive Director, Assistant Executive Director, Lead Caregiver or Lifestyle Enrichment Specialist.

3. Perform acceptable standard healthcare practices.

4. Assists with housekeeping duties in resident or common areas (vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, cleaning, etc.) as directed.

5. Leads or assists with activities for residents as directed, impromptu and scheduled.

6. Observes and reports resident's condition and safety hazards to RN, Nurse Manager, Assistant Executive Director or Executive Director in a timely manner.

7. Documents observations and activity participation in an accurate, complete and timely manner.

8. Maintains excellent work attendance; is punctual for work shift.

9. Possesses organizational skills necessary to carry out shift duties and to complete assigned tasks while promoting residents emotional well-being and ability.

10. Protects residents' health information according to HIPPA policies and procedures and federal and state law and regulations.

11. Maintains professional appearances, attitude and demeanor while on duty.

12. Maintains knowledge of State Regulations and updates for DHS 83 and 89 (as appropriate for RCAC, CBRF and/or Memory Care services).

13. Attends all mandatory staff meetings and in-service training opportunities.

14. Performs other miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Currently enrolled in High School and Youth Apprenticeship program.

o Completion of CNA or CBRF certification (preferred)

• Reliability and Flexibility in Scheduling - Must demonstrate excellent attendance; must be able to work holidays and weekends and cover as required by resident needs.
• Ability to demonstrate patience, understanding, tolerance and emotional/physical ability and experience to meet the daily needs of our residents.
• Government Compliance - Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with all building regulations and DHS requirements. Maintains all training requirements as directed by DHS 83 and/or 89. Ensure that all fair housing standards are met at all times. Comply with OSHA, Workers' Compensation, and any other reporting requirements
• Resident Satisfaction - Provide, promote, and require high-quality resident relations. Review and/or resolve complaints, and alert Nurse Manager of any unusual activities or problems.
• Quality, Safety, and Physical Condition - Administer care that meets or exceeds company safety and physical condition standards. Cooperate in maintaining safety and security of residents and employees. Ensure that residents and staff are informed about safety issues, regulations, and requirements necessary. Ensure the safe and appropriate execution of food preparation and use of equipment. Enforce compliance with regard to safety and health issues as well as appropriate food standards.
• Compliance in Relias and in-service training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to maintain stamina, stand, bend, squat, kneel, sit, walk, climb stairs and use his/her hands. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and assist residents with standing and walking. The specific vision abilities required by this job includes both close and far vision with correction.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of thisjob. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Capri Communities is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry,

religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

HIPAA PRIVACY AND SECURITY:

Capri Communities complies with privacy and security policies and procedures, including but not limited to: safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times; requesting, accessing,

using, and disclosing the minimum necessary PHI to complete assigned tasks; and reporting any non-compliance.