Caregiver Assisted Living PRN

At The Gables , we're not just a luxury senior living company; we're a community recognized as a Great Place to Work® and we take immense pride in that designation. Our philosophy, "People First, Always," underscores everything we do. We believe that our dedicated team is our greatest asset, driving us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions every day.

Why Choose The Gables?:

• A Culture of Growth and Teamwork: We foster an environment where your contributions are celebrated, and your personal and professional growth is encouraged.
• Make a Difference: Your work will enrich the lives of our residents and fellow team members, creating a lasting positive impact in our community.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values each member's input, promotes collaboration, and strives to create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere.

We're Looking for a Caregiver:

As the Caregiver , you will provide one on one care to seniors.


Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and want to be part of a team that strives for excellence, we invite you to apply today!

POSITION SUMMARY : Caregiver duties revolve around providing care one-on-one for seniors. It is highly dependent on the individual's special needs. When it comes to caring for the elderly, it's important to keep in mind that caregiver duties vary and being able to adapt and respond are important. * Must obtain State Certification as a Nursing Assistant within specified time frame per offer letter.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Following the care plan as directed by supervising nurse.

• Assisting with bathing and grooming - This can include but is not limited to: shampooing hair, finger and toenail care, brushing teething, and shower assistance.

• Medication reminders - Caregivers must assure that medications are taken at the correct time as directed by the doctor.

• Light housekeeping - It's important for caregivers to keep a safe and clean environment. Duties related to housekeeping will typically involve making the bed and cleaning the bathroom and kitchen.

• Transferring the client - This refers to transferring the client from chairs, from the toilet, from bed, and to and from a vehicle.

• Toileting - It's important to assist with using the toilet to encourage comfort and prevent any infections

• Monitoring changes in client's health - When following the care plan, the supervising nurse will want to know if there are any changes in health that are concerning and that may need medical attention.

• Companionship - Possibly the most important of all caregiver duties, caregivers will be with the elder all day and it's mutually beneficial if they enjoy each other's company. It's a very important part of a caregiver job.

• Participates in and attends all in-service training and education programs as scheduled.

• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This position is very active and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and climbing.

• This position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs. and ability to push up to 250 pounds independently.


• The individual must use proper body mechanics to assist residents in their daily living.

• This position regularly requires long hours and frequent night and weekend work.

TRAVEL: No travel is expected although occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid

• 1-2 years' experience in a similar healthcare position preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.

• Ability to meet or exceed the company's attendance and punctuality standards.

• Ability to use Electronic Records and miscellaneous software and office equipment.

• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

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