Job Description
Job Description
Description : JOB SUMMARY :
JOB SUMMARY :
Caregivers provide personal services which meet the existing needs and / or preferences of each resident as outlined in each resident’s service plan.
Personal services fall into one of four categories : companion care, light housekeeping, daily living activities, and personal care.
Personal Services include but are not limited to, assisting with or performing household tasks.
Job Responsibilities / Essential Tasks :
- Valid CNA / HHA in the state of Indiana
- Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality while following appropriate attendance procedures
- Understand and follow the Service Plan
- Create, maintain, and promote a positive atmosphere
- Observe residents carefully, noting and reporting any changes in condition or any other important information to the supervisor
- Follow the established policies and procedures of Story Cottage Living
- Perform housekeeping and laundry procedures as assigned
- Follow all cleaning and laundry procedures and instructions in the use of housekeeping and laundry equipment and products
- Perform meal preparation procedures as assigned
- Provide quality care for all residents per Story Cottage Living standards
- Encourage the resident to be active and participate in daily living activities
- Maintain a safe environment at all times, keeping hallways and walking areas free of clutter and keeping home lights on as needed for client safety as the client allows
- Assist in making residents beds, mopping floors, cleaning toilets, and showers, serving meals, laundering clothes, cleaning service areas, and performing other tasks as directed
- Attend staff training as required
- Instill confidence in the resident by performing duties in a competent and caring manner
- Maintain confidentiality of all residents and company information
- Must stay current on all testing and requirements related to the company’s licensing
- Performs assigned tasks in accordance with acceptable standards of practice as defined by state regulations
- Perform other duties that may be assigned
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to read, write, and speak the English language
- Dependable transportation
- Ability to deal tactfully, show patience, maintain a cheerful disposition, show enthusiasm with residents, family members, visitors, outside agencies, and other employees, and demonstrate a willingness to handle difficult individuals, situations, etc.
- Exhibit understanding and supportiveness of the mission, goals, and customer service philosophy of Story Cottage Living
- Must maintain a neat appearance and follow Story Cottage Living’s dress code
- Must have patience, tact, and a positive attitude, as well as the willingness to handle difficult situations and people
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Requirements : Qualifications
Qualifications
- Long-term care experience
- First aid certification
- Alzheimer's care knowledge
- Ability to work with people with developmental disabilities
- Proficiency in ADLs and memory care
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- CNA / HHA required
5 days ago