Resident Caregiver (Assisted Living) 2nd shift

Description:
Park Village Pines is looking for a dedicated and compassionate caregiver to become a part of our Senior Living community in Kalamazoo. As a faith-based Senior Assisted Living facility, we are committed to delivering exceptional, heart-led care that uplifts and honors our residents.
If you have a heart for service, strong communication skills, and a desire to make a real difference each day, we would love to meet you!

Job functions include :
In this role, you will provide personal assistance with daily living activities. Foster a safe, supportive, and comforting environment, and offer emotional and social support that enriches the lives of our residents.
We are seeking someone dependable, compassionate, and ready to serve with excellence to:
Provide personal care to residents, including bathing, oral hygiene, hair grooming, skin and nail care, toileting, dressing and undressing, and shaving
Answer call lights to determine and meet resident needs
Transport/transfer residents using wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and stand-by assist
Assist and encourage residents in keeping their rooms clean and orderly, providing a comfortable living environment
Change bed linens and make beds
Monitor residents and report any changes in skin condition, appetite, behavior, emotional needs, etc.
Assist with meals and collect food trays from residents' rooms
Is aware of the resident's needs and responds quickly, appropriately, and with compassionate and appropriate support
Respond rapidly and appropriately to emergencies while maintaining resident and co-worker safety at all times
Work Schedules :
This position requires availability to work 2nd shift, 2 pm-10:30 pm, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
Full-time and Part-time shifts available.

Requirements:
Job Requirements include :
Adheres to HIPPA regulations at all times, including not discussing residents' circumstances with other departments or non-authorized individuals and maintains confidentiality at all times
Maintains clean work area and helps support a clean and comfortable environment for all residents and staff
Uses safe and appropriate body mechanics when lifting and/or transferring residents
Follows all infectious control protocol and policies
Completes daily charting and paperwork as required in a timely manner
Consistently demonstrates a positive and compassionate attitude toward residents, co-workers, families, and the public.

Physical Requirements :
Lift, push/pull up to 100lbs while assisting residents
Lift and carry items up to 15lbs, including basins, resident care items, charts, thermometers, etc.
Stand and/or walk up to 90% of an eight (8) hour shift.

Park Village Pines is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation.

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