Caregiver (MC) - Full Time

Insight-Living; Prescott Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight-Living is seeking a Care Partner(MC) in Prescott Valley to assist Memory Care residents with ADLs and cognitive activities. You will support individualized needs, implement memory care techniques, and document health changes while maintaining a safe, calm environment.

The role involves assisting with grooming, meals, mobility, and personal care as outlined in each resident’s care plan, and collaborating with the Health Services Director and Life Enrichment Director to enhance residents’

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in caregiving or healthcare settings.
• Exceptional communication skills in English.
• Utilize electronic devices and software provided.
• Understanding of basic healthcare principles/practices, safety & infection control measures.
• Awareness of common health conditions affecting older adults.
• Ability to provide physical assistance and support to residents with mobility challenges.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and documenting observations.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized assistance and support tailored to residents’ memory impairments, implementing memory care techniques to stimulate cognitive function.
• Report all incidents/accidents/potential liabilities to Health Services Director and participate in required post incident shift huddles when requested.
• Assist with grooming before meals, serve meals while aiding with eating and drinking, and verify resident’s identification prior to serving.
• Monitor the dining room, as necessary.
• Maintain resident documentation, charting required information, including any resident changes.
• Add appropriate residents to Alert Charting.
• Create a safe and structured environment to minimize confusion and agitation, while promoting independence and autonomy.
• Engage residents in social activities and provide companionship; assist Life Enrichment Director as needed.
• Assist with personal hygiene, mobility, toileting, meals, housekeeping, and medication as required per care plan.
• Complete all assigned duties, as directed by management or community leadership, adapting to changes in resident needs, staffing and working conditions, as necessary.

Skills

English communication

Observation & reporting

Infection control awareness

Tech proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARYThe Care Partner(MC) assists Memory Care residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), engaging in cognitive activities.RESPONSIBILITIESInclude but are not limited to the following:Provide personalized assistance and support tailored to the unique needs of residents’ memory impairments, implementing memory care techniques to stimulate cognitive function.Report all incidents/accidents/potential liabilities to Health Services Director and participate in required post incident shift huddles when requested. Monitors and reports any changes to residents’ health.Assist with grooming before meals, serve meals while aiding with eating and drinking, and verify resident’s identification prior to serving. Monitor the dining room, as necessary.Maintain resident documentation, charting required information, including any resident changes. Add appropriate residents to Alert Charting.Create a safe and structured environment to minimize confusion and agitation, while promoting independence and autonomy.Engage residents in social activities and provide companionship; assist Life Enrichment Director as needed.Assists with personal hygiene, mobility, toileting, meals, housekeeping, and medication as required per care plan.Complete all assigned duties, as directed by management or community leadership, adapting to changes in resident needs, staffing and working conditions, as necessary.Be aware of and report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the Health Services Director or Administrator. Communicate complaints, suggestions, and concerns, as necessary.When applicable, become familiar, practice, support and engage in the Montessori Approach.Keep supply room and work areas clean.Supervisory Responsibility: None.QUALIFICATIONSEducation & Experience:Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.Previous experience in caregiving or healthcare settings.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Exceptional communication skills in English, enabling effective interaction with residents and staff through both verbal and written means.Utilize electronic devices and software provided.Understanding of basic healthcare principles/practices, safety & infection control measures.Awareness of common health conditions affecting older adults.Ability to provide physical assistance and support to residents with mobility challenges.Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and documenting observations.Capability to remain calm and compassionate in challenging situations, with a pleasant demeanor.Problem-solving abilities to promptly address concerns or complaints, with the ability to quickly pivot from one task to the next.Maintain ongoing education and training, attending all departmental & in-staff services as required.