Caregiver Job at Artis Senior Living in Huntingdon Valley
Artis Senior Living, Huntingdon Valley, PA, US, 19006
* Starting pay is $18 / hour!
* This is a full time position offering a flexible schedule on 2nd shift (3pm-11pm) or 3rd shift (11pm-7am)! Every other weekend is required!
Team Member Benefits Include:
* Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans
* Paid holidays
* 3 weeks PTO first year
* 401k plan with employer match
* Tuition Reimbursement
The Caregiver will provide assistance with daily living activities for residents with Alzheimer's/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 Alzheimer's/Dementia, and a willingness to work with the elderly population is essential for this role.
Working at Artis Senior Living, you'll play an integral role on a dynamic team helping people living with dementia achieve the essential human needs of purpose, belonging and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life - we call this act of service "Honoring Yesterday & Celebrating Today." We like to think that Artis associates are the most thoughtful people on the planet, so in return - they deserve to feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow. We truly look forward to you being part of the Artis family! We are proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified company.
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/visitor's 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 well-being 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.