MC Resident Caregiver - Full Time

Watercrest Senior Living; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Watercrest Palm Beach Gardens is seeking a Memory Care Resident Caregiver to join the Resident Care team. You will ensure compassionate day-to-day care in the Memory Care neighborhood and collaborate with dining and program staff to deliver high-quality care.

Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, participating in resident programming, and maintaining safety, infection control, and confidentiality throughout shifts. A high school diploma or GED is required; CNA/PCA preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; CNA/PCA/Home Health Aide preferred but not required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.
• Ability to communicate warmly with residents, families and team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Perform daily housekeeping tasks following procedures and standards.
• Review shift reports and participate in cross-over communications.
• Assist residents to programs and activities; support nutrition and dining routines.
• Promote resident independence and spiritual needs.
• Perform laundry and light housekeeping in resident rooms as needed.
• Respond to resident calls and emergencies promptly; maintain infection control practices.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect residents' rights.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Warm caring manner

Senior care passion

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA/Personal Care Aide preferred

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

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MC Resident Caregiver - Full Time

Full Time Manual Labor Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US

A GREAT CAREER starts with a GREAT COMPANY!

• THE DIFFERENCE IS OUR PEOPLE . Our associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. We believe in continually investing in these servant hearts; we envision them to be our future servant-centered leaders.

We’ve achieved GREAT PLACE TO WORK status NINE YEARS IN A ROW .

• CAREER DEVELOPMENT . We reward our associates’ outstanding work and assist with career development to help fulfill their dreams!
• Faith Driven andMission-Centered. Our mission “To Welcome, To Care, To Serve” derives from four primary points of view (Purpose, Passion, Platform, and Potential) which inspire our associates to recognize and celebrate one another’s God-given gifts through service.
• Full Benefits Package & On-Demand Pay available!: This opportunity includes a full benefits package (including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with matching, tuition reimbursement, etc, as well as on-demand pay in between paychecks!

Watercrest Palm Beach Gardens is looking for a Memory Care Resident Caregiver to join their Resident Care team! As a key member of the team, you will ensure the day-to-day care of our residents is provided in a sensitive, professional, and effective manner in the Memory Care neighborhood, as well as collaborate with the dining and community program to ensure best quality of care for all residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist residents with their personal care, activities of daily living, and activity engagement as assigned and as requested by residents
• Perform daily housekeeping tasks as assigned using established procedures and standards
• Review and participate in 24 Hour Reports, Daily Logs, Shift Cross-over Reports and Verbal Reports as needed
• Assist residents to and from scheduled programs
• Participate in resident programming when scheduled or as needed
• Promote personal choices, independence and spiritual needs
• Perform laundry duties as assigned
• Assist with cleaning and tidying of resident’s rooms
• Respond to resident emergency calls
• Dispose of all resident used hygiene care products
• Report all resident changes in condition immediately to the Memory Care Director or Resident Wellness Director (Director of Nursing)
• Check residents every two (2) hours or as required
• Assure that established infection control practices are maintained
• Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the Memory Care Director
• Assure the equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of each shift
• Report all burned out light bulbs, exit lights, overhead lights, and emergency call lights to the supervisor as soon as possible on the day they are found.
• Report all accidents and incidents as soon as possible to your supervisor, no matter how minor
• Maintain the confidentiality of residents’ personal care information
• Honor the residents’ personal and property rights
• Be knowledgeable and prepared for emergency situations including disasters, fire and other emergencies
• Must in company uniform and resident ready at all times

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts
• Able to make independent decisions
• Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Nursing Assistant/ Personal Care Aide/Home Health Aide preferred, but not required
• License / Certificate for Medication Assistance (if applicable) as needed per state regulations
• CPR certification / First Aid certification

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with seniors in a Memory Care environment preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:
• Able to stand or walk 75% of the day
• Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions
• Able to work under stress and in emergency situations
• Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing and grasping
• Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey messages, instructions and information to residents and team members
• Occasionally lift / carry up to 50 pounds