Caregiver

Olympus EE LLC; Grants Pass (OR); In loco; USD 26.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Olympus Retirement Living is seeking a Full Time Caregiver to provide direct, hands-on care for residents in an assisted living setting. Under supervision, you will help with daily living activities, mobility, meals, and medication assistance where applicable, while upholding resident dignity and privacy.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, communication with the care team, and adherence to care plans and regulatory requirements.

Competenze

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of caregiver training required by applicable regulations.
• Current CPR certification.

Mansioni

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) per care plans.
• Support resident mobility, transfers, ambulation, and positioning.
• Assist with meals and provide mealtime support for nutrition and safety.
• Provide medication assistance as trained and permitted by role.
• Measure and record vital signs and report changes to staff.
• Document care and observations accurately per policy.
• Maintain open communication between shifts for continuity of care.
• Assist with light housekeeping and laundry as needed.
• Support dining services with beverage service and in-room dining as appropriate.
• Stock supplies and maintain clean, safe work areas.
• Follow safety, infection control, and resident rights protocols.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with background check and training requirements.

Conoscenze

Compassion and patience

Effective communication

Emergency responsiveness

Documentation accuracy

Formazione

18+ years old

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

Status: Full Time

Wage: $19.00-$25.00/hr

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Wellness Director, Wellness Coordinator, or licensed nurse as applicable, the Caregiver is responsible for providing direct, hands‑on care and supportive services to residents in an assisted living community. This role promotes resident dignity, privacy, choice, and independence while supporting the community’s philosophy of aging in place. Care is delivered in accordance with individual care plans, organizational policies, and all applicable regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, personal hygiene, toileting, and continence care, in accordance with individual care plans.
• Support resident mobility, including transfers, ambulation, positioning, and use of assistive devices as directed.
• Assist residents to and from meals and provide mealtime support as needed to promote nutrition, dignity, and safety.
• Provide medication assistance or medication administration when trained, authorized, and permitted by role, delegation, and regulation.
• Measure and record vital signs, observe and report changes in resident condition, behavior, or functional status, and communicate concerns promptly to wellness leadership or nursing staff.
• Complete treatments or clinical support tasks as ordered and within the caregiver’s scope of practice.
• Provide emotional support and maintain a calm, respectful, and reassuring presence for residents at all times.
• Accurately and timely document care provided, observations, and services rendered in accordance with policy.
• Maintain open communication between shifts to ensure continuity of care and sharing of relevant resident information.
• Assist with light housekeeping duties in resident living areas, including bed making, linen changes, trash removal, and maintaining a clean, safe environment as outlined in the care plan.
• Support residents with personal laundry, including washing, drying, folding, and returning items as needed.
• Assist dining services with beverage service, meal setup, clearing tables, and in-room dining support as appropriate.
• Stock supplies, maintain clean and organized work areas, and clean shared equipment in accordance with infection control and safety standards.
• Follow all safety, emergency, infection control, and resident rights protocols.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all background check, training, and competency requirements as a condition of employment.
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the needs of the community and resident care.

Note: All employees of Olympus Retirement Living are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Qualifications

Education

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Licenses/Certifications

• Completion of caregiver training required by applicable regulations.
• Current, valid certification as a Home Care Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred or required based on role scope and state regulations.
• Current CPR certification.

Experience

• Previous experience in assisted living, long‑term care, or a related healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) and providing resident‑centered care preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to follow care plans, communicate effectively, maintain accurate documentation, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience.
• Ability to maintain resident confidentiality.

DISCLAIMER:

This description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work for this position. It is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities that may be periodically assigned.