Caregiver - Assisted Living - Daytime, Evening and Overnight Shifts

At the Lodges Company, we care most about the people we serve and the people we employ. Our goal is to create peaceful homes where our clients are supported physically, mentally and emotionally. The Lodges operates 12 residential care homes that offer 24 hour assisted living services. Each home accommodates 5 -14 residents comfortably. We pride ourselves on 'Family-style care in a home environment'. If you are passionate about caring for others, and creating a safe healthcare environment that feels like home, this caregiver position may be a fit for you. Our caregiver position is a key role for achieving our goals around ensuring our residents receive the care they need and an inviting place we would all be proud to call 'home'. Dedicated - Unwavering devotion to support our company mission. Family-style care derives from dedicated professionals with a passion to help those in need no matter their background or abilities. You are there for residents, you are there for co-workers the same way you would be there for family.

Addressing issues early helps contain and minimize effect. What is the most effective, positive, resident focused, way to resolve the issue? Put a plan in place to solve and include your on-site supervisor when necessary.

Caring - Residents are priority and must remain top of mind. Customize care plans, execute and refresh frequently. personal, financial, relational, societal...we ask, when faced with an issue, you prioritize the community of residents. However, an ideal solution sets our residents up to have the highest success rate.

High School education and CNA/ NAR or HHA Certificate preferred.

Previous experience in working as a caregiver with older adults with physical or mental health needs preferred.

Must live out company's values.

ServSafe Food Handler certification helpful

Possess skills to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and other customers.

Possess the ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and documentation, including medical terminology, in English.

Understand how to use, carry and be responsible for the cell phone while on duty.

Administer medications and give reminders to residents as required according to the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and as delegated by the RN Supervisor.

Follow policy for administrating medications PRN standing orders.

Follow policy and procedure for narcotic administration and documentation.

Follow policy and procedure for medication administration when a resident is leaving the building.

Follows policy and procedures when receiving new or changed medication orders.

Understand standard precautions used for infection control and adhere to them.

Job Function: Provide personal and direct care to residents

Assist residents with activities of daily living as indicated on their individual service agreement (including, but not limited to dressing, showering, grooming, toilet assistance and escorting).

Assist residents with daily room order and light housekeeping.

Assist residents with personal laundry duties, which may include ironing.

Promote independence, not dependence, with residents, offering choices and fostering self-help skills.

Job Function: Documenting and reporting

Document any changes in resident's condition in the resident chart and communication log. Completes incident reports according to policy.

Reports to RN Supervisor any medication changes or any PRN medications that have been administered to a resident.

Understands procedures regarding home care tasks and charting procedures when performing these tasks.

Recognizing abnormal signs and symptoms, or changes in resident's condition.

Documenting duties completed with residents on the service delivery record during each shift.

Filing papers in resident's charts as needed.

Documenting all medications given in the resident's Medication Administration Record (MAR) during every medication pass.

Reviewing all new resident care plan/service record and changes in current resident's care plan, daily.

Checking outgoing US mailbox, collecting US mail delivered and distributing US mail and in-house mail to the residents.

Understand and adhere to the Vulnerable Adult and abuse policy, Bill of Rights and HIPPA.

Works to assure facility is in compliance with federal, state and local standards and regulations.

Complete a minimum of eight (8) hours of documented training annually.

Activity Programming

Encourage, gather and/ or escort residents to participate in scheduled activity programs.

Socialize with residents and incorporate new ideas and resident suggestions into programming.

Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with other Unlicensed Personnel, Nursing staff, and all other Lodges' staff.

Communicate information regarding resident care needs and changes to the team.

Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.

Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire, weather, or emergency situations.

Assist with meal preparation, serving, feeding, and clean up.

Provide on-the-job training for new associates.

Support the mission and values of The Lodges Company.