Caregiver I - Monday - Thursday 7am-7pm

United Care LLC; Mendota (WI); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

United Care LLC in Wisconsin is seeking a Level I Caregiver to provide essential daily support for residents in a home or residential setting. You will assist with personal care, mobility, meals, companionship, and transportation while adhering to care plans and documentation standards.

The role emphasizes compassion, reliability, and teamwork. Training is provided for mobility assistance, and candidates must pass background checks and a health screening.

Qualifications

• Completion of 15 hours caregiver training credits prior to start; commit to 8 additional credits annually.
• Ability to follow care plans and work under supervision.
• Patience, empathy, and compassion for residents with diverse needs.
• Dependability and trustworthiness to ensure resident safety and well-being.
• Strong problem-solving and observational skills to recognize and report changes in health or behavior.
• Ability to work independently and in a care team; open to feedback.
• Capability to lift and assist residents (training provided).
• Physical ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lb.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license with clean record and active insurance.
• Must pass all required background checks and meet state caregiver requirements.
• Must provide a negative communicable disease screening or proof within the last 90 days.

Responsabilités

• Assist residents with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
• Administer medications as directed and document properly.
• Offer companionship through conversation and activities to support emotional well-being.
• Perform housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Prepare and serve meals per dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
• Support mobility needs including transferring and walking assistance.
• Observe and report changes in behavior, health, or safety to supervisors.
• Follow individualized care plans and document services accurately.
• Provide transportation or accompany residents to appointments and errands.

Connaissances

Follow care plans

Empathy

Dependability

Observation skills

Team player

Mobility assistance

Physical stamina

Driving license

Background checks

Description du poste

Description

Level I Caregivers provide essential daily support to residents, including assistance with personal care, mobility, meal preparation, companionship, medication administration, transportation to appointments or errands, and behavioral intervention. They help maintain a safe and comfortable environment, ensuring patients' physical and emotional well-being. While they do not handle administrative tasks, they are dedicated to delivering hands-on care and support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Administer medications as directed and ensure proper documentation.
• Offer companionship by engaging residents in meaningful conversations and activities to promote emotional well-being.
• Perform housekeeping duties such as laundry, dishwashing, and general tidying to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Prepare and serve meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
• Support residents with mobility needs, including transferring, repositioning, and walking assistance.
• Observe, monitor, and promptly report any changes in resident behavior, health, or safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Follow individualized care plans and accurately document all services provided.
• Provide transportation or accompany residents to medical appointments, errands, and social activities as needed.

Requirements

• Completion of 15 hours of caregiver training credits prior to the first day of work, with a commitment to obtaining 8 additional credits annually.
• Ability to follow care plans and work effectively under supervision.
• Patience, empathy, and compassion for residents with diverse care needs.
• Dependability and trustworthiness to ensure resident safety and well-being.
• Strong problem-solving and observational skills to recognize and report changes in resident health or behavior.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a care team and ability to receive feedback openly.
• Capability to lift and assist residents with mobility needs (training provided).
• Physical ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lb.
• Work is typically performed in a home setting or residential care facility.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and valid, active insurance.
• Must pass all required background checks and meet state caregiver requirements.
• Must provide a negative communicable disease screening result or proof of a negative test within the last 90 days.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in caregiving, home health, or assisted living
• Experience working with individuals with mental health diagnoses.