Caregiver/ Med Manager

StoryPoint; Iowa; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

StoryPoint Hickory Hill is seeking an Universal Caregiver to provide compassionate, personalized assistance to residents. You will bathe, groom, dress, and transport residents while maintaining safety and dignity.

The role requires CPR/First Aid, TB clearance, and the ability to work rotating weekends and holidays in a senior living community. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, medication protocols, dining support, and documenting care plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Healthcare or geriatrics experience preferred
• Must score 85 on Skills Test
• Desire to work with geriatric population essential
• Caregiver Certification at Directed Care Level AZ only
• Training per state requirements
• Must have CPR and First Aid certification
• Must have TB clearance
• Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Bathe and clean residents by bed bath, shower, and/or whirlpool
• Assist with grooming including teeth, hair, nails, and makeup for residents
• Assist residents with dressing and presenting neatly
• Make beds, change linens, and tidy rooms
• Assist with dining setup and feeding for residents needing help
• Follow medication administration protocols for each resident
• Answer emergency calls promptly
• Assist with toileting needs and mobility as directed
• Record vital signs and report abnormalities to nurse or Executive Director
• Maintain residents' privacy and dignity, respect rights and preferences
• Provide activity programming and support for daily living activities
• Assist in admission, transfer, and discharge processes
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of care areas and equipment

Skills

Healthcare experience

Geriatrics

CPR & First Aid certified

Skills test passed

Ability to work weekends

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Caregiver Certification (Directed Care Level AZ only)

TB clearance

CPR and First Aid certification

State-required training

Job description

Position Summary

Caregiver Med Manager StoryPoint Hickory Hill Position Summary As a Universal Caregiver you are responsible for providing caring and personalized assistance for residents living in our community

Required Experience for Universal Caregiver

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Previous Healthcare, Geriatrics or experience working with the elderly population preferred
• Must score 85 on Skills Test
• Desire to work with geriatric population essential
• Caregiver Certification at Directed Care Level AZ only
• Training per state requirements
• Must have current CPR and First Aid certification
• Must have a TB clearance
• Must be able to work rotating weekends and holidays

Responsibilities for Universal Caregiver

• Bathe and clean as needed both male and female residents by bed bath shower andor whirlpool
• Assist in cleaning teeth shampooing combing hair cleaning and cutting nails applying make up shaving and cleaning glasses of both male and female residents
• Assist residents as needed in dressing appropriately encouraging usual and appropriate clothing
• Make residents beds and change linens as needed clean up room and closet picking up unnecessary articles and arranging room neatly
• Assist residents requiring total or partial assist with dining set up food for residents needing assistance
• Follow medication administration protocols as identified for each individual resident
• Answer emergency calls promptly
• Assist residents with bedpan urinal and bedside commode or to bathroom as needed andor as directed
• Check and change incontinent brief every two hours or more frequently if needed
• Take and give notice in writing vital signs temp pulse respiration & blood pressure heights and weights as requested report abnormal or unusual signs to nurse or Executive Director
• Report skin breakdown pressure sores and changes in residents physicalmental condition to nurse or executive Director immediately
• Clean wheelchairs walkers commodes bedpans and urinals per schedule
• Report unusual color or odor of excretions urine drainage stool or sputum before discarding it
• Assist in the transport transfer ambulation frequent positioning provide ROM to residents and all other ADLs as assigned
• Use measures that ensure resident and associate safety
• Request assistance when lifting turning and moving residents using lifting devices when needed
• Transport to activities meals and appointments as requested
• Help maintain personal dignity of each resident by ensuring privacy and treating them with respect
• Understand and follow Resident Bill of Rights
• Provide direct and participate in activity programming and activity based care for the residents
• Assist in admission transfer and discharge of residents including ensuring rooms are ready for admit and assist resident with belongings upon discharge
• Complete Daily Assignment sheets during shift and according to instructions using only authorized abbreviations
• Identify resident before providing care
• Follow universal precautions and isolation procedures for infection control
• Maintain all service areas in clean and orderly condition and keep halls clear of equipment
• Report all accidents or incidents observed on the shift they occurred
• Report suspected abuse neglect or exploitation immediately
• Maintain all equipment and supplies in proper condition
• Perform day to day housekeeping functions as assigned
• Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments
• Clean polish furnishings fixtures ledges room heating units etc
• Clean wash sanitize and or polish bathroom fixtures
• Ensure that water marks are removed from fixtures
• Clean floors to include vacuuming shampooing deodorizing and disinfecting solutions
• Discard waste trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacles with plastic liner
• Clean vacant rooms as assigned
• Discard infectious wastes into appropriate containers
• Collect launder and return clothing of residents per identified schedules
• Notify the Program Director or Executive Director of any problems with residents apartments
• Prepare and assist in serving meals in accordance with the menu and recipes
• Adhere to residents special diet restrictions
• Provide proper food transportation plate up and portion control
• Ensure that residents and guests receive high quality food in a timely fashion
• Interact with residents daily to ascertain their views suggestions and concerns on meals served
• Assist as needed with washing dishes silverware pots pans and equipment after each meal
• Perform tasks as assigned on cleaning schedule
• Maintain and record proper temperature controls food storage and food rotation
• Perform all side work and setup breakdown duties as assigned
• Meet regularly with Program Director regarding menus service procedures etc
• Report any unusual incidents to the Program Director Executive Director or Manager on duty
• Respond and assist with any resident staff guest or campus emergency
• Assist in the dining room to ensure that food is served properly and cleanup is prompt and thorough

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 is expected to possess good organization skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines 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

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