Caregiver

Laurus; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Income protection

Work-life benefits

Job summary

StoryPoint Washington is seeking a caring caregiver to provide personalized assistance for residents in our community. The role emphasizes compassionate support, daily living assistance, and strict adherence to our 1440 care standards.

Preferred candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and CNA/MA certification, with experience in geriatrics or elder care. Ability to follow instructions and lift up to 25 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous healthcare geriatrics or elderly care experience preferred.
• CNA or MA certification preferred.
• Ability to follow written or oral instructions.
• Lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Actively support the care community and 1440 care standards.
• Assist residents with daily living activities and mobility.
• Communicate changes to Wellness Leader promptly and clearly.
• Provide compassionate, competent care including bathing, grooming, and dining assistance.
• Maintain safe, clean resident rooms and document appropriate records.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA or MA certification

Job description

Caregiver StoryPoint Washington

Position Summary

As a Caregiver you are responsible for providing caring and personalized assistance for residents living in our community.

Required Experience for Caregiver

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Previous Healthcare Geriatrics or experience working with the elderly population preferred
• Certified Nurse Aide CNA or Medical Assistant MA Certification preferred
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form
• Occasionally lift andor move up to 25 pounds

Accountabilities for Caregiver

• Timely & Accountable Attendance Upholding to work schedules being ready to start work on time remaining on the job for the whole duration of shift and limited use of time off 1440
• 1440 Care for residents Understanding and leading our 1440 care standards so you and your team ensure that each resident and each family has their needs met
• Communicate resident changes immediately Providing timely and detailed information to your Wellness Leader regarding any changes to a residents needs or care
• Responsible communication with families Communicating messages tactfully and timely with residents families and ensuring the message has been received and correctly understood
• Build strong community relationships With Wellness and community peers with families residents and Leaders

Responsibilities for Caregiver

• Actively supports our culture our pillars and 1440
• Completion of dailyweekly tasks as assigned by the Wellness Coordinator as well as assisting others routinely with their assignments if needed
• Will provide compassionate and competent care for residents by performing the following services Bathing showering and grooming assistanceAssist residents with diningProvides wheelchair and walking escortsProvides toileting and light incontinence care assistanceAssistance with morning and bedtime routinesPerforms light upkeep of resident roomsAnswers resident call signalsMedication assistance personal care medication administration Assisted Living Memory Care Completes and documents appropriate records including pertinent information entered into log book Works scheduled shift but also provides flexibility and is open to helping other shifts if needed Maintains knowledge of all safety and emergency procedures Is knowledgeable of and abides by all company policies and procedures Communicates any concerns regarding resident care treatment or changes in behavior to the appropriate person Attends community staff meetings in service programs safety courses and other required meetings Stays up to date and knowledgeable of all departmental communication

General Working Conditions

This position entails standing for long periods of time While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to communicate effectively with others sit stand walk and use hands to handle keyboard telephone paper files and other equipment and objects The employee must be able to read write and speak fluent English The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and pushpull equipment frequently The employee must be compassionate and empathetic The employee will occasionally lift andor move up to 25 pounds The employee may frequently bend reach grasp and climb The employee may need to squat and kneel The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others The noise level in the work environment is moderate Occasional travel to different locations may be required We are fortunate to serve seniors employers employees patients and each other We have comprehensive benefit packages that include health dental vision 401k income protection and extraordinary work life benefits This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of the employees under herhis supervision The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty

Benefits

• We have comprehensive benefit packages that include health dental vision 401k income protection and extraordinary work life benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer