Caregiver Memory Care

Job Description

Job Description

Come Join Our Amazing Care Team!

Available Shifts :

• Dayshift 7am to 7pm Thursday, Saturday, Sundays
• Dayshift 7am to 7pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays
• Dayshift 7am to 7pm Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title : Caregiver

Supervisor : Health Services Coordinator / Health Services Director FLSA Status : Hourly, non-exempt

Date Approved : April 2023

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE

As a Caregiver, you embody our principle of Person-Centered care and support our

mission statement through People, Passion, and Excellence by providing the highest

standard of care and customer service.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Six months of related experience and / or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Appropriate certification, as required by state
• Current and valid first aid and CPR certification
• Demonstrated ability to communicate politely and effectively (in English), both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff
• Meet state related requirements (if applicable to position)
• Ability to work in a team setting and be a team player
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional approach with coworkers and residents
• Possess excellent customer and organizational skills
• Ability to work under time constraints with little supervision and meet department deadlines.
• Previous experience in senior living, preferred
• Satisfactorily pass Sunshine’s and state regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and TB clearance (if applicable)

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor health, safety, and well-being of the residents. Promptly report any changes in resident’s physical condition and / or behavior to Health Services Director
• Properly follow shift-change procedures and documentation
• Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and eating
• Assist in keeping the environment safe and happy for residents
• Encourage and / or remind residents to participate in activities. Promote activities to enthusiastically to pique residents’ interest
• Immediately respond to resident emergencies; provide first aid assistance; debrief and document incident following company procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor

OTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all work assigned for the agreed-upon salary, accepting no additional payment or non-perishable gifts from residents, vendors, Community Management, or others
• Meet the assigned work requirements of the job. Regular attendance is required
• Serve as a role model for all employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, and positive attitude
• Represent the Community in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner
• Adhere to dress / appearance code. Changes in attire may be dictated by special occasion or weather conditions. If you have questions, check with your supervisor
• Adhere to and follow company policies, procedures, and standards
• Promote resident advocacy and demonstrate excellent customer service at all times
• Maintain personnel, resident, and business proprietary and / or confidential matters / material in strict confidence with management of the company (and / or other company staff as needed)
• Maintains certifications as necessary such as First Aid, to fulfill state regulations (if applicable)
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

20% or less

20% to 40%

40% to 60%

60% to 80%

80% to 100%

Stand

Walk

Pushing, pulling and / or reaching

Grasping and fine manipulation

Climb or balance

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Talk or hear

Taste or smell

Lifts Weight or Exerts Force

20% or less

20% to 40%

40% to 60%

60% to 80%

80% to 100%

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

More than 100 pounds

The Community reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.