AL Resident Caregiver - Part Time

Assisted Living Resident Caregiver Watercrest St. Lucie West is looking for an Assisted Living Resident Caregiver to join their Resident Care team! As a key member of the team, you will ensure the day-to-day care of our residents is provided in a sensitive, professional, and effective manner, as well as collaborate with the dining and community program to ensure best quality of care for all residents. Essential Job Functions: Assist residents with their personal care and activities of daily living as assigned and as requested by residents Perform daily housekeeping tasks as assigned using established procedures and standards Review and participate in 24 Hour Reports, Daily Logs, Shift Cross-over Reports and verbal reports as needed Assist residents to and from scheduled programs Promote personal choices, independence and spiritual needs as needed Perform laundry duties as assigned Respond to resident emergency calls in a timely manner Ensure compliance with new resident care protocols Report all resident changes in condition immediately to the Wellness Nurse or Resident Wellness Director Assure that established infection control practices are maintained Report all accidents and incidents as soon as possible to supervisor, no matter how minor Maintain the confidentiality of residents' personal care information Honor the residents' personal and property rights Be knowledgeable and prepared for emergency situations including disasters, fire and other emergencies Must be in company uniform and resident ready at all times Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts Able to make independent decisions Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens Knowledge of customer service principles and practices Education Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aid preferred, but not required License / Certificate for Medication Assistance (if applicable) as needed per state regulations preferred CPR certification / First Aid certification preferred Experience Requirements: Experience working with seniors preferred Physical Requirements: The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position: Able to stand or walk 75% of the day Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions Able to work under stress and in emergency situations Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing and grasping Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey messages, instructions and information to residents and team members Occasionally lift / carry up to 50 pounds. Must work every other weekend Watercrest Senior Living Group