Full time 2ND shift caregiver - Full-time

pbPosition Summary/b/ppThe Caregiver supports residents with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, socialization, cognition, and physical health. Encourages resident independence, supports resident choice and preserves resident dignity through professional conduct and interactions./pp/ppbEssential Functions and Responsibilities/b/pulliEnsures the CAPLICO Core Values and Code of Conduct are adhered to at all times./liliEnsures compliance with Resident Rights and HIPAA policies at all times./liliDemonstrates teamwork by communicating with other staff, actively working to resolve problems and lending assistance to other community staff./liliProvides residents with assistance for personal needs according to the support/care plan./liliResident needs may include, but are not limited to: toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, transport, and dining./liliPractices patience, compassion, and empathy in all interactions with residents. Focuses on residents’ abilities and provides social/emotional support and encourages the resident to be as independent as possible./liliPromotes improved quality of life for residents through person-centered care and daily interactions. This includes prompt response to calls for assistance, sensitivity to resident needs for socialization and for privacy, providing direct assistance to participate in activities, and providing appointment reminders./liliInteracts and communicates with residents and family members respectfully. Refers family members to nurse or supervisor for service/care concerns./liliConsistently utilizes Standard Precautions and follows infection control procedures./liliObserves for and informs supervisor/shift leader promptly about any changes in resident health/condition, behavior or needs./liliPromptly reports unusual events, suspicion of abuse/neglect, and emergency situations./liliAssists residents with dining. May include but not limited to preparing/cleaning the dining room, assisting residents with food selection, and serving beverages and food./liliPromotes pleasant dining environment and encourages social interaction among residents./liliCompletes resident laundry as scheduled and according to community policy./liliIf assigned, cleans resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas according to community protocols amp; schedules./liliReports maintenance needs promptly. Takes all appropriate safety precautions to minimize risk of injury to resident, self and other staff./liliConsistently practices proper body mechanics and safe handling techniques./liliFulfills state regulatory requirements for annual training and/or continuing education./liliAttends designated meetings./liliMay perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor./li/ulpbSupervisory Responsibility/b/pulliNone/li/ulpbWork Environment/b/pulliWorks all throughout the community/facility./liliIs subject to frequent interruptions./liliIs involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances./liliIs subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors./liliIs involved in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate./liliIs subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants./liliIs subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB, COVID-19 and the AIDS and Hepatitis viruses./liliMay be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals./li/ulp/ppbPhysical Demands and Sensory Requirements/b/pp(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)/pulliMust be able to move frequently throughout the workday./liliMust be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position./liliMust be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable the senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met (e.g.: accurately read measurements on resident related equipment such as thermometers, monitors, gauges)./liliMust be able to function independently, have personal integrity, flexibility and the ability to work effectively with residents, employees, visitors and support agencies./liliMust be in a good general health and demonstrate emotional stability./liliMust be able to relate and work with the disabled, ill, elderly, emotionally upset and at times, hostile people within the community./liliStand/walk up to eight hours a day./liliFrequently support up to 70 pounds./liliOccasionally lift/carry up to 50 pounds./liliFrequently kneel, bend, squat, climb and reach./liliMust be able to assist with the evacuation of residents./li/ulp/ppbSpecific Requirements/b/pulliAbility to speak and understand the English language./liliPossess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action./liliPossess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors, and the general public based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning./liliAbility to be calm and level-headed in emergencies./liliWell groomed, professional and possess ability to work harmoniously with other personnel./liliAbility to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing resident care practices./liliFollows written and oral instructions./liliMaintain patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as ability to handle residents, staff, and visitors, based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning./li/ulp/ppbEducation and Experience Requirements/b/pulliMust possess, at a minimum, a High School Diploma or Equivalent./liliMust have current CPR/First Aid certifications./liliCompletion of state approved Caregiver program, as required by state regulation./liliMust meet age requirements according to community policy and state regulations./li/ulp/pp/pdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivpThe employer for this position is stated in the job posting.  The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.  Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.  More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at spanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanhttp://www.pennantgroup.com./span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/p/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div