Home Care Caregiver - (PRN for Overnight shifts)

Job Type

Part-time

Description

In the role of Home Care Caregiver, you will be responsible for supporting our aging residents by providing a safe, nurturing, stimulating environment to those requiring help with the activities of daily living at Academy Mapleton Hill (AMH).

Benefits

(Note : some benefits require full-time status)

Employee Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Responsibilities

Serves as a companion and an advocate to all residents

Reviews and understands each resident's care plan

Provides residents with both physical and emotional support

Prepares and administers medications per policy

Assists with the transfer and mobility of a resident

Assists with all activities of daily living, including but not limited to, dressing, bathing, oral hygiene, shaving, assist residents to meals, grooming, and toileting

Responds to all resident calls promptly

Responds promptly to emergencies and provides first aid when needed

Communicates effectively and / or documents a change in a resident's condition and / or edits daily progress notes as directed

Informs supervisor of any resident changes of condition, increased care needs, or resident family concerns

Supports the resident centered activity program

Responds courteously to resident family member concerns and communicates with supervisor(s) promptly

Understands and follows security and emergency procedures at all times

Creates and maintains a safe workplace; reports unsafe areas or situations to the appropriate director or supervisor

Displays honesty and integrity

Participates in job-related training

Attends scheduled meetings; be on time for all shifts and meetings

Greets all residents, visitors, and co-workers in a friendly manner

Protects residents' rights, records, and privacy as required by federal, state, and local regulations

Practices AMH's Service Standards in all work situations

Maintains appropriate levels of confidentiality when handling sensitive employee, resident, and Academy Boulder matters

Qualifications

Observant and caring

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member

Exceptional interpersonal skills, including patience and listening skills

Able to think, act and intervene independently in both routine and emergency situations

Effective verbal and written communication

Sense of humor and pleasant demeanor - ability to stay calm under pressure

Ability to work flexible hours and occasional holidays, as required

Empathy toward the elderly and to geriatric issues and challenges

Salary Description

$22 - $25 per hour