Caregiver

*Starting pay is $17 / hour!
*This is a full time position offering a flexible schedule on 1st shift 7am3pm) OR 2nd shift 3pm11pm). Every other weekend is required!

The Caregiver will provide assistance with daily living activities for residents with Alzheimers/Dementia. You may be required to respond to emergency calls and situations document and report care provided and transport residents to various functions or locations. Familiarity with Alzheimers/Dementia and a willingness to work with the elderly population is essential for this role.

Working at Artis Senior Living you will be empowered to share your voice and your uniqueness will be treasured! We will honor your integrity and show our appreciation for your commitment to enriching the lives of our residents and team members by consistently recognizing your efforts. These guiding principles are the very foundation of The Artis Way! At Artis Senior Living youre so much more than an employee youre family!

The Caregiver will:

• Assist with activities of daily living such as grooming oral hygiene toileting bathing/showering eating etc.
• Assist with personal and household chores such as tidying up room errands delivering mail and/or newspapers.
• Transport residents within the community to meals enrichment activities and other programs as needed.
• Ensure resident care plans are reviewed and followed consistently.
• Observe and monitor residents for behavioral changes and/or adverse reactions to medications or treatment plans. Communicate any changes to clinical staff immediately as well as document changes thoroughly.
• Respond to emergency calls resident/visitors requests and correct environment hazards in a timely appropriate and safe manner.
• Observe community policies and procedures regarding resident and team member safety attendance timeliness house rules teamwork and resident service.
• Maintain professionalism and resident confidentiality at all times.
• Adhere to all Infection Prevention OSHA fire and safety regulations at all times to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all community residents.
• Perform all other duties as requested.

Caregiver Educational Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Caregiver CNA or Home Health Aide certification is preferred but not required.
• Fulfill and maintain continuing education credits as required by state.
• Must be willing to obtain and/or maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.