Caregiver Full-Time
Elk Grove, IL - USA
Job Summary
At MBK Senior Living were committed to putting people first our residentsandteam members. Exceeding expectations and enriching lives drives our day-to-day. And its all powered by Yoi Shigoto a Japanese concept that translates to good quality work. Its more than a mantra. Its part of our company-wide commitment to build trust set high standards and develop potential in ourselves and others!
Whether youre looking for a flexible part-time job or the pathway to a lasting career youll find it here at MBK Senior Livingand a whole lot more! When you join the MBK Senior Living team youll enjoy:
-Impacting lives and building lasting relationships
-Executing exceptional signature programs in dining fitness wellness and care
-A supportive community team that encourages personal and professional growth and celebrates your
success
-A fun-filled energetic environment thats centered in hospitality and high-quality service
-Competitive salaries
-Professional development training and personal coaching through our Mentor Buddy and Executive
Director in Training Programs
-Education loan assistance & scholarships
-Financial and legal services
-Team Member discounts
-Health and Wellness resources
Full-time benefits include:
-Rich benefits package including Medical Dental Vision and 401k matching up to 4%
-Childcare and eldercare assistance
-Flexible spending accounts
If youre looking for a place where you can make an impact find purpose and joy and receive the training tools and support to reach your career goals look no further apply today!
Job Description
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 2:00 PM - 10:00 PMHourly Rate: $17 - $19/hour
Job Summary:
The Caregiver is a vital member of our community dedicated to providing the highest degree of quality care and services. They assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) including but not limited to personal and dental hygiene transportation to meals and activities and bodily functions. Caregivers are responsible for delivering exceptional hands-on care while supporting the social and emotional well-being of MBK residents with compassion and superior customer service as outlined in each residents Individualized Service Plan while prioritizing dignity privacy and safety in accordance with all policies procedures regulations and guidelines.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responds to resident needs promptly and kindly while maintaining each residents independence self-respect personal dignity safety privacy and confidentiality.
- At the start of each shift read and validate understanding of shift reporting new or updated residents Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and lifestyle surveys by initialing.
- Complete all resident assignments as directed in ISP during the work shift.
- Assist residents in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing dressing hygiene (shaving hair care etc.) mealtime activities bowel and bladder functions (assistance to bathroom portable commodes changing incontinency products etc.) and participation in wellness programming.
- Perform regular resident safety checks; report changes in the residents condition including but not limited to mental status behavioral expression skin condition appetite etc.
- Aid at mealtimes if needed with selecting meals serving eating clearing and delivering room trays as needed or assigned.
- Provide safe transport for residents by assisting with transfers into and out of beds and wheelchairs using proper lifting and transferring techniques and escorting residents to and from all meals wellness programs or other destinations as needed or requested.
- Respond to residents behavioral expressions with compassion; follow up as directed and according to policy.
- Complete resident program leadership and engagement assignments encouraging participation and enjoyment.
- Complete all assigned housekeeping and laundry tasks for residents and the community as required or assigned.
- Manage oxygen tanks and concentrators to ensure levels are as prescribed by the physician for the residents needs and as allowed by the state if properly trained.
- Respond promptly to all resident alerts emergencies and requests ensuring residents are always safe and comfortable.
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff residents and guests following established safety standards policies and procedures.
- Understand and comply with Federal State and local regulations and company policies and procedures concerning the department.
- Promote and lead with a spirit of teamwork and open communication through consistent mentoring coaching and recognition program utilization in alignment with MBK principles and core values.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned or requested by the Supervisor or designee.
Education and Licenses/Certifications Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
- Must have current First Aid CPR and Medication Management Certifications (if required by state) and maintain through training and ongoing education as required.
- Food Handlers Card preferred; training will be provided if required and not already held.
- Nurses Aid Certification preferred unless required by the state.
Experience Requirements (in years):
- 1 years of prior caregiving experience within a similar work environment preferred; on-the-job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire.
Required Competencies:
- Must be age 18 or older.
- Must complete required Background clearances health screening and provide negative TB test results within 7 days of employment (must be within the last 6 months).
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to read write and speak English and follow written and spoken directions.
- Must possess the ability to interact effectively deal tactfully and professionally with personnel residents family members and guests of diverse backgrounds always.
- Must possess the ability to make sound independent decisions when circumstances warrant remain calm and effectively manage stressful or emergency situations.
- Must possess strong organizational problem-solving and time management skills.
- Must be dependable respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others.
- Ability and willingness to work independently without day-to-day oversight and supervision.
- Must display a positive and professional image in accordance with the MBK values.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- Must be mobile and able to perform the physical requirements of the job including walking bending kneeling squatting pulling reaching overhead and repetitive motion.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 250 pounds as necessary.
- Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday in the community and between neighborhoods.
- Ability to assist in the physical movement of residents during routine transfers and in emergency situations.
- Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.
Inspiring people creating experiences and supporting goals are just a few ways MBK Senior Living creates a positive work environment. Its how we support our team members serve our residents and achieve our pursuit to be the senior living provider of choice in each market we serve.
MBK Senior Living has pursued this goal for more than 30 years. Currently the company owns and operates 35 Independent Living Assisted Living and Memory Care services in senior living communities throughout the Western United States. Were proud to have been ranked among the Top 50 Best Workplaces in Aging Services by Fortune magazine and certified as a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute since 2017.
MBK is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status genetic information or other protected reason. Our company is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for qualifying individuals in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact.
Regulatory Disclosures for Senior Living Communities with Medicaid Residents: An Excluded Party is a person that the federal or state government found not eligible to provide care and services in a facility that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding. If employed at one of our senior living communities that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding team members must not be considered an Excluded Party as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services any state Medicaid Programs and any additional federal and state government contract programs. If as a team member you learn that you are an Excluded Party at any time you must present your Excluded Party notice letter to your supervisor immediately.
Other Regulatory Requirements:If employed at one of our senior living communities team members must continually comply with certain laws and regulations that impact the company including but not limited to as applicable state licensing regulations the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Resident Rights as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and any other federal or state laws relating to team members professional licenses.
HIPAA Disclosure:
All Team Members prior to commencing employment and once employed must not be considered an Excluded Party as defined by the Medicare and state Medicaid Programs as well as other federal and state government contract programs. If as an associate you learn you are an Excluded Party you must present your Excluded Party notice letter to your supervisor immediately. An Excluded Party is a person that the federal or state government found not eligible to provide care and services in a Community that receives Medicare or Medicaid addition at all times during your employment all associates must be in compliance with certain laws and regulations that affect the company including but not limited to Resident Rights HIPAA State licensing regulations and those laws relating you an associates professional license.
About Company
MBK Senior Living provides caring and compassionate senior living. Visit our website to learn more.