On Call Caregiver-Assisted Living

The Commons on Marice; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commons on Marice in Eagan, MN is seeking a Caregiver to provide routine daily care to residents in a caring, respectful manner according to care plans. The role emphasizes Platinum Service® and resident-focused support, with PRN shifts available and multiple onsite shifts.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, communicating changes to the nurse, and following infection control guidelines while promoting safety and dignity in all resident interactions.

Qualifications

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
• Prefer 6 months or more of experience in a home care, assisted living, or long‑term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADL) tasks, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and mobility.
• Assist with moving and transferring residents into and out of bed, chairs, bathtubs, and lifts following safety techniques.
• Communicate information and any observed changes to the nurse or supervisor.
• Encourage residents to socialize and participate in activities as needed.
• Follow infection control practices and report unsafe situations to management.

Skills

ADL care

Communication

Confidentiality

EHR proficiency

Education

State/federal requirements compliance

6 months home care/long-term care experience

Job description

Clinical Services Multiple Shifts $18.50-$22.50 Hourly

Wage

$18.50-$22.50 Hourly

Shift

Multiple Shifts

Term

Onsite

Community Information

The Commons on Marice has served the Eagan community since 1999. Here, team members serve a range of lifestyles and care levels, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, care suites, Parkinson's program, and respite care. We take pride in delivering Platinum Service® , our commitment to put residents and their families at the heart of everything we do. Join our team and come see why our team members consistently place The Commons on Marice above other communities as a great place to work.
Enjoy the total rewards of competitive pay plus benefits centered on you while performing meaningful work.

The Caregiver plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide residents with routine daily care services in a caring and respectful manner in accordance with the assessment and service plan.

PRN SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Essential Job Functions

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADL) tasks, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and mobility maintaining resident dignity and respect and in accordance with all policies, procedures, regulations and guidelines.
• Assist with moving and transferring residents into and out of bed, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc. following all safety/lifting and transferring techniques.
• Communicate appropriate information (including incident reports information) and any observed or suspected resident change of condition to a supervisor immediately.
• Assist residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed.
• Encourage residents to socialize and participate in scheduled activities and outings and assist with those activities as needed.
• Respond promptly and courteously to all resident alerts, needs and/or requests for care, and provide assistance with care as needed.
• Observe emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the nurse.
• Follow and promote personal safety precautions and a safe environment for residents by observing infection control practices, following facility guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the nurse or management.
• Check each resident per service schedule to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes.
• Ensure resident safety by assisting in the performance of fire or other safety drills.
• Perform other essential job‑related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Critical Skills

• Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
• Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job to ensure resident privacy.
• Knowledge/proficiency of facility EHR.

Education and Experience

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
• Prefer 6 months or more of experience in a home care, assisted living, or long‑term care facility.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any direct reports or supervisory requirements.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.

Physical Requirements - The Physical activities of this position involve:

• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds; moving, lifting or transferring of residents may involve lifting up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift and carry to a height of 3 feet, push and pull to a distance of 5 feet.
• Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit and reach.

Cognitive Requirements - The Cognitive activities with or without prosthetics of this position are:

• Executes tasks independently.
• Ability to express yourself clearly and effectively verbally.

  Environment Requirements - An individual in this position may be exposed to:

  • Ambient room temperatures and lighting.

  Other Requirements -

  • n/a

  Platinum Service ® is characterized by a high level of responsiveness delivered in a competent, timely and caring way. Employees commit to providing courteous, responsive, and quality service to our residents by following the principles of our Platinum Service® program.

  Conclusion

  All employees are expected to follow all policies and procedures. These policies and procedures can be found in the employee handbook, department policy and procedure manuals and with your supervisor. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

  Acknowledgement

  I understand this job description and its requirements, and that I am expected to complete all job‑related duties as assigned. I understand the essential functions may be altered from time to time.

  Summary of Position

  The Caregiver plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide residents with routine daily care services in a caring and respectful manner in accordance with the assessment and service plan.

  PRN SHIFTS AVAILABLE

  Essential Job Functions

  • Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADL) tasks, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and mobility maintaining resident dignity and respect and in accordance with all policies, procedures, regulations and guidelines.
  • Assist with moving and transferring residents into and out of bed, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc. following all safety/lifting and transferring techniques.
  • Communicate appropriate information (including incident reports information) and any observed or suspected resident change of condition to a supervisor immediately.
  • Assist residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed.
  • Encourage residents to socialize and participate in scheduled activities and outings and assist with those activities as needed.
  • Respond promptly and courteously to all resident alerts, needs and/or requests for care, and provide assistance with care as needed.
  • Observe emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the nurse.
  • Follow and promote personal safety precautions and a safe environment for residents by observing infection control practices, following facility guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the nurse or management.
  • Check each resident per service schedule to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes.
  • Ensure resident safety by assisting in the performance of fire or other safety drills.
  • Perform other essential job‑related duties as assigned.

  Knowledge and Critical Skills

  • Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
  • Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
  • Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
  • Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
  • Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job to ensure resident privacy.
  • Knowledge/proficiency of facility EHR.

  Education and Experience

  • Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
  • Prefer 6 months or more of experience in a home care, assisted living, or long‑term care facility.

  Supervisory Responsibility

  This position does not have any direct reports or supervisory requirements.

  Working Conditions and Physical Demands

  Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.

  Physical Requirements - The Physical activities of this position involve:

  • Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds; moving, lifting or transferring of residents may involve lifting up to 75 pounds.
  • Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift and carry to a height of 3 feet, push and pull to a distance of 5 feet.
  • Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit and reach.
  • Fine motor skills.

  Cognitive Requirements - The Cognitive activities with or without prosthetics of this position are:

  • Executes tasks independently.
  • Ability to express yourself clearly and effectively verbally.
  • Ability to concentrate on moderate details with frequent interruptions.
  • Visual acuity.
  • Hearing alertness.

  Environmental Requirements - An individual in this position may be exposed to:

  • Ambient room temperatures and lighting.

  Other Requirements -

  • n/a

  Platinum Service ®

  Platinum Service ® is characterized by a high level of responsiveness delivered in a competent, timely and caring way. Employees commit to providing courteous, responsive, and quality service to our residents by following the principles of our Platinum Service® program.

  Conclusion

  All employees are expected to follow all policies and procedures. These policies and procedures can be found in the employee handbook, department policy and procedure manuals and with your supervisor. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

  Acknowledgement

  I understand this job description and its requirements, and that I am expected to complete all job‑related duties as assigned. I understand the essential functions may be altered from time to time.

  By signing below, I acknowledge I am able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. If I require a reasonable accommodation, I will inform the recruiter/hiring manager, my manager, or Human Resources and agree to participate in the interactive process to discuss possible accommodations.

  This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, national origin or other protected statuses.