Caregiver

MRA Recruiting Services; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

New Day Assisted Living is seeking a compassionate Caregiver to assist residents with daily living activities, monitor well-being, and support housekeeping, meal service, and social engagement as part of our care team.

You will follow individualized service plans, document observations, assist with transfers, ensure safety, and uphold the culture of extraordinary care for every resident under DHS 83 guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must complete probationary period successfully.
• Must be able to be flexible and work along if necessary.
• Execute responsibilities while upholding New Day Assisted Living’s culture.

Responsibilities

• Represent New Day Assisted Living with professionalism and embrace its culture.
• Assist residents in activities of daily living per individualized service plan.
• Assist with housekeeping, laundry, dishes, and daily maintenance tasks.
• Assist semi-ambulatory residents with transfers and personal care as needed.
• Prepare meals and snacks according to the menu plan.
• Document incidents and daily observations in the electronic records.
• Follow safety procedures and DHS 83 guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent; CBRF Training completed

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Assist in the daily living activities, monitoring, and supervision of the residents. Perform housekeeping, life enrichment, and dining tasks as required. This position is responsible for representing New Day Assisted Living well and promoting its culture.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must complete probationary period successfully. Must be able to be flexible and work along if necessary. Desired: High School Diploma or equivalent; CBRF Training completed. Must actively demonstrate New Day Assisted Living’s culture and exhibit extraordinary care toward New Day Assisted Living’s residents.

DUTIES

The Caregiver will be responsible for the below job duties including but not limited to:

• Represent New Day Assisted Living with professionalism, always embracing New Day Assisted Living’s culture, which includes "treating others as you would like to be treated."
• Assist residents in activities of daily living (i.e., toileting, bathing, eating, etc. per individualized service plan
• Assist in maintenance of physical Community daily (i.e., cleaning, straightening, laundry, dishes etc.)
• Must be able to assist semi-ambulatory residents with transfers and personal care, which may, at times, require lifting and gait-belt use
• Cook meals and provide snacks for the residents, following the menu plan
• Communicate facility needs list to the Executive Director/House Manager
• Put groceries away, ensuring all items are properly dated and stored
• Monitor and chart administration of residents’ medications as applicable
• Document accidents and incidents using incident reporting form. in electronic record and report all incidents or observed concerns (conflict, potential misconduct etc.) to Executive Director /Designee
• Document resident daily observations (i.e., daily activities, behaviors, changes, etc.)
• Facilitate daily activities, in accordance with life enrichment schedule
• Provide comfort and companionship to the residents, treating all residents with dignity, warmth and respect. with reference to Resident’s Rights
• Communicate concerns to the Executive Director/designee immediately
• Call 911 if the resident is in distress
• Follow emergency procedures if an emergency occurs
• Work scheduled shifts as assigned; if unable, contact supervisor immediately
• Be available to attend mandatory monthly staff meetings and training as requested by the Executive Director/House Manager and to achieve regulatory required education compliance
• Be available for occasional hours at another New Day Assisted Living community location
• Responsible for reading any new or updated ISP’s on an as-needed basis
• Responsible for clearing all walkways of snow, ice, or any other debris
• Provide 24-hour awake care for residents
• Follow all guidelines according to DHS 83
• All other duties as assigned by the Executive Director/House Manager

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand, sit and walk for long periods of time
• Full ranges of motion to climb, balance, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Full function of hands and arms
• Occasionally lift/or move up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting of residents at higher weight
• Able to transport residents in wheelchairs.

In addition to my duties as outlined above I understand that I am expected to uphold New Day Assisted Living’s values in my day-to-day activities.

• Tell the Truth
• Work Hard
• Follow the Rules
• Love Others
• Have Fun