PRN Assisted Living Caregiver

Boulder, Co; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2/Hour Weekend Pay Differential

401(k) Matching (up to 5% with immediate full vesting)

Holiday Pay

Paid Personal Leave

Employee Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Discounted Meals

Job summary

Boulder, Co is seeking a compassionate individual to serve as a companion and advocate for Assisted Living residents. This role involves assisting with daily activities, ensuring residents' safety, and adhering to state regulations for care and medication administration.

Qualified candidates should possess fluency in English, strong interpersonal skills, and a high school diploma. Flexible working hours may be required. Relevant certifications like QMAP, CPR, and First Aid are a plus. Join us in enhancing the quality of life for our residents.

Qualifications

• Must fluently communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong team collaboration and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to respond effectively in both routine and emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a companion and advocate for residents.
• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Document care and observations in an electronic health record system.
• Prepare and administer medications and treatments.

Skills

Fluency in English

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work as a team member

Ability to think and act independently

Willingness to work flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

QMAP certification

CPR certification

First aid certification

Job description

Description

Benefits

Note: Some benefits require full-time work status

• $2/Hour Weekend Pay Differential
• 401(k) Matching (up to 5% with immediate full vesting)
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Personal Leave
• Employee Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability InsuranceDiscounted Meals

Responsibilities

The specific duties and extent of responsibility of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serves as a companion and an advocate to all residents
• Understands and practices Academy Boulder’s procedures for Assisted Living resident support
• Reviews and understands each Assisted Living resident's care plan
• Participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living, including but not limited to, dressing, bathing, oral hygiene, ambulation, transferring, grooming, eating, and toileting
• Assists with preparation, serving, and cleanup of meals, including the escorting of residents to the dining room
• Documents resident care and observations in electronic health record (EHR) system
• Informs supervisor of resident changes of condition, increased care needs, and/or resident family concerns
• Prepares and administers medications and treatments
• Responds to emergencies and performs first aid as needed
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse and respiration rates
• Keeps residents’ rooms and common areas neat and clean, notifies housekeeping/maintenance of special needs
• Encourages and supports the residents’ participation in meaningful activities and social engagement
• Creates and maintains a safe workplace; reports unsafe areas or situations to the appropriate department head
• Protects residents’ rights, records, and privacy as required by federal, state, and local regulations
• Adheres to all state regulations governing assisted living and medication administration

Qualifications

• Fluency in English; effective verbal and written communication
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member
• Ability to think, act and intervene independently and appropriately in both routine and emergency situations
• Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends and occasional holidays, as required

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• QMAP certification, a plus
• CPR certification, a plus
• First aid certification, a plus