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Five Star Senior Living

Caregiver

Five Star Senior Living, Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States, 60005

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Caregiver

The Caregiver position provides support for our community's residents with the essential day-to-day tasks they can no longer perform or need help with. Caregivers are responsible for helping people with their daily tasks, such as laundry, cleaning, bathing, dressing, and taking their medication. Successful Caregivers are sensitive, respectful and are passionate about helping those in need. Key Responsibilities

The Caregiver will: Helping with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing Supporting residents with medication Repositioning residents in bed and escorting them around the community Toileting, incontinent care Take vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate and pulse Observe and report on residents' health, escalating any problems efficiently and effectively Detail daily reports to Nurse, or designated charge person, at end of shift Provide emotional support and serve as a source of comfort for residents and their loved ones Assist residents with mobility by helping them get in and out of bed, chairs, or wheelchairs. Assist residents with eating and drinking. Responsibilities include customer service, caregiving, resident safety and communication. What You'll Bring

The Caregiver should: Have a High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, although mandatory in certain states. Be a minimum of 18 years old, or the age required by state regulations, whichever is higher. Have working experience alone, on a team, and on projects start to finish Possess strong emotional intelligence and listening skills Show dedication to the medical field, especially towards working with the residents Pass State and company background checks and drug test Be able to take vital signs Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Assist with medication supervision (within the scope of the state regulations) Read, write, speak and understand the English language. Location Information

Church Creek is a beautiful community in Arlington Heights, IL, with more than 280 units offering independent living, assisted living, and Alzheimer's care. Job Type

Part-Time Job Category

Clinical Work Shift

Daytime Auto req ID

148085BR