Part-Time Resident Caregiver: Compassionate Senior Support

Watercrest Senior Living; Florida; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Tuition reimbursement

Associate referral program

Job summary

Watercrest Senior Living Palm Beach Gardens is seeking a part-time Resident Caregiver to join its Resident Care team. You will help residents with daily living activities and collaborate with dining and activity staff to ensure quality care.

The role emphasizes compassion, independence and safety. Requirements include a High School diploma, CNA/HHA preferred, CPR/First Aid preferred; benefits include on-demand pay, tuition reimbursement and referral program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CNA/Home Health Aid preferred, but not required.
• Licensing for Medication Assistance preferred where applicable.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and daily living activities.
• Perform daily housekeeping tasks following procedures.
• Review 24 Hour Reports and shift handovers as needed.
• Assist residents to programs and activities.
• Promote independence and spiritual needs.
• Perform laundry duties as assigned.
• Respond to emergency calls promptly.
• Maintain infection control practices.
• Report changes in resident condition to wellness staff.
• Protect residents' privacy and rights.

Skills

Communication

Independent decisions

Warm demeanor

Senior care passion

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

CNA/HHA preferred

Medication Assistance certification preferred

CPR/First Aid certified preferred

Job description

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AL Resident Caregiver - Part Time

Part Time Manual Labor Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 6908

A GREAT CAREER starts with a GREAT COMPANY!

Apply to join our team of servant leaders today!

• 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 YEARSIN 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, ToServe” 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.
• Benefits & On-Demand Pay available!: This opportunity includes tuition reimbursement and an associate referral program. As well as on-demand pay in between paychecks!

Watercrest Palm Beach Gardens is looking for an Assisted Living 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, 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 and activities of daily living 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
• Promote personal choices, independence and spiritual needs as needed
• Perform laundry duties as assigned
• Respond to resident emergency calls in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with new resident care protocols
• Report all resident changes in condition immediately to the Wellness Nurse or Resident Wellness Director
• Assure that established infection control practices are maintained
• Report all accidents and incidents as soon as possible to 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 be 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 equivalent
• Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aid preferred, but not required
• License / Certificate for Medication Assistance (if applicable) as needed per state regulations preferred
• CPR certification / First Aid certification preferred

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience working with seniors 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.