Assisted Living Caregiver

Job Title

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

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

High school diploma or equivalent

QMAP certification, a plus

CPR certification, a plus

First aid certification, a plus