AL Resident Caregiver - Full Time

Watercrest Senior Living; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

On-demand pay

Job summary

Watercrest Senior Living in Palm Beach Gardens, FL is seeking an AL Resident Caregiver to join our Resident Care team. You will provide day-to-day care for residents in a sensitive, professional manner and coordinate with dining and community programs to ensure quality care.

The role requires compassionate service to seniors, ability to stand/walk most of the day, and adherence to safety and infection control practices.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA/Home Health Aide preferred but not required.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Medication assistance license/certification as needed per state regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and daily living activities.
• Perform daily housekeeping tasks.
• Review and participate in 24 Hour Reports, Daily Logs, Shift Cross-over Reports and verbal reports.
• Assist residents to and from scheduled programs.
• Promote personal choices, independence and spiritual needs.
• Perform laundry duties.
• Respond to resident emergency calls promptly.
• Ensure compliance with new resident care protocols.
• Report all resident changes to the Wellness Nurse or Resident Wellness Director.
• Maintain infection control practices.
• Report all accidents and incidents promptly to supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents’ personal care information.
• Honor residents’ personal and property rights.
• Be prepared for emergencies including disasters, fire and other emergencies.
• Be in company uniform and resident ready at all times.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent decision making

Warm, friendly manner

Passion for seniors

Customer service principles

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA/Home Health Aide preferred

Medication assistance certification preferred

CPR/First Aid certification preferred

Job description

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AL Resident Caregiver - Full Time

Full Time Manual Labor Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US

A GREAT CAREER starts with a GREAT COMPANY!

• THE DIFFERENCE IS OUR PEOPLE . Our associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. We believe in continually investing in these servant hearts; we envision them to be our future servant-centered leaders.
• We’ve achieved GREAT PLACE TO WORK status NINE YEARS IN A ROW .
• CAREER DEVELOPMENT . We reward our associates’ outstanding work and assist with career development to help fulfill their dreams!
• Faith Driven andMission-Centered. Our mission “To Welcome, To Care, To Serve” derives from four primary points of view (Purpose, Passion, Platform, and Potential) which inspire our associates to recognize and celebrate one another’s God-given gifts through service.
• Full Benefits Package & On-Demand Pay available!: This opportunity includes a full benefits package (including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with matching, tuition reimbursement, etc, as well as on-demand pay in between paychecks!

Palm Beach Gardens is looking for an Assisted Living Resident Caregiver to join their Resident Care team! As a key member of the team, you will ensure the day-to-day care of our residents is provided in a sensitive, professional, and effective manner, as well as collaborate with the dining and community program to ensure best quality of care for all residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist residents with their personal care and activities of daily living as assigned and as requested by residents
• Perform daily housekeeping tasks as assigned using established procedures and standards
• Review and participate in 24 Hour Reports, Daily Logs, Shift Cross-over Reports and verbal reports as needed
• Assist residents to and from scheduled programs
• Promote personal choices, independence and spiritual needs as needed
• Perform laundry duties as assigned
• Respond to resident emergency calls in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with new resident care protocols
• Report all resident changes in condition immediately to the Wellness Nurse or Resident Wellness Director
• Assure that established infection control practices are maintained
• Report all accidents and incidents as soon as possible to supervisor, no matter how minorMaintain the confidentiality of residents’ personal care information
• Honor the residents’ personal and property rights
• Be knowledgeable and prepared for emergency situations including disasters, fire and other emergencies
• Must be in company uniform and resident ready at all times

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts
• Able to make independent decisions
• Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aid preferred, but not required
• License / Certificate for Medication Assistance (if applicable) as needed per state regulations preferred
• CPR certification / First Aid certification preferred

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience working with seniors preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:
• Able to stand or walk 75% of the day
• Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions
• Able to work under stress and in emergency situations
• Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing and grasping
• Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey messages, instructions and information to residents and team members
• Occasionally lift / carry up to 50 pounds.