Caregiver

Company: Lighthouse Memory Care
Location: Anacortes
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

NOW HIRING Full-time Assisted Living/Memory Care CAREGIVERS AND MEDTECHS!$800 sign on bonus paid after 90 daysNO Experience Needed!! We will provide and pay for training and certification!!Benefits:Pay is $21.00 to $22.00 an hour DOENOC/Weekend differentialsA company that is growingAn awesome team that is passionate about seniorsMedical, Dental, Vision InsurancePaid Time Off - Hire through 18 months - 56 hours maximum PTO hours that may be earned annually.7 Paid Holidays per year401K/Roth planCompany-paid life insurancePerks and Discounts ProgramParental leaveEducational/Personal Development Reimbursement AssistanceLooking for a flexible schedule? Working as a Caregiver in our Senior Living community allows you to engage your passion for working with seniors.Our community provides a competitive compensation package as well as a rewarding work environment. You will feel a sense of satisfaction in providing our residents with quality care, in a respectful and compassionate environment. As a Caregiver or Medtech, you will be responsible for promoting the health and well-being of every resident by providing direct care to residents while promoting the resident's highest level of functioning. You will also assist in maintaining the resident's environment in a safe and neat manner within facility standards and State and Federal Regulations.Job SummaryProvides direct care to residents while promoting residents' highest level of functioning as directed by management. Assists in maintaining residents' environment in a safe and neat manner. Promotes quality services within facility standards, State and Federal Regulations.Essential FunctionsReceives and gives reports to management on resident status at the beginning and end of each shift and as needed. Notifies the management of any changes in the resident's physical and/or mental status.Provides personal care to residents per their individualized plan of care.Documents all pertinent information regarding care as assigned.Prepares residents for meals and assists residents to and from the dining room.Assists residents with meal set up and eating.Assists residents with toilet and incontinence care.Makes room checks and verifies resident location as directed by supervisor.Keeps residents' apartments neat and clean.Performs clinical procedures according to facility standards and scope of practice regulations.Performs vital signs, blood pressure, weights, and other trained procedures as directed by management.Completes prevention and restorative care including, but not limited to, ambulation, transferring, bathing, grooming, and all other Activities of Daily Living.Maintains a working knowledge of facility infection control procedures.Assists in turning, positioning, and repositioning residents as outlined in the resident's service plan.Participates actively in Interdisciplinary Team Process including documentation of care delivered and resident condition as directed by the supervisor as assigned. Attends care plan meetings as assigned and acts as a resident advocate.Communicates effectively with the residents, families, visitors, members of the health care team, and other disciplines.Actively participates in the facility's Quality Assurance Program.This role must report elder maltreatment or abuse to the Director of Health and Wellness, Executive Director, and/or State.Maintains education development and compliance with State and Federal Regulations and current knowledge of resident care practices.Possesses working knowledge of facility emergency procedures including fire and disaster drills. Follows facility policies.Maintains resident confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA policies.Performs other duties as assigned.Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or equivalent is required.Washington State requires the completion of HCA training or greater within 120 days of hire and be credentialed within 200 days of hire with a completed and passed test. (Provided and Paid for by Lighthouse Memory Care/Milestone Retirement)Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special RequirementsSuccessful completion of State HCA Training (provided and paid for by Lighthouse/Milestone)Must meet all health requirements, including TB.Must pass state-required fingerprinting and criminal background process.Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.Strong organizational and follow-up skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and email functions.Skilled in conflict resolution and has the ability to be an active participant in the ongoing assessment of the nursing needs of each resident.Demonstrates leadership through planning, directing, controlling, communicating, and coaching.Self-motivated has the ability to work independently and make decisions.Excellent time-management skills and has a pleasant, professional, and personable manner.Must be able to understand and effectively communicate orally and in writing with residents, guests, supervisors, co-workers, vendors, and others, most of whom speak only English.Apply TODAY to secure your interview for this exciting opportunity!*** Please DO NOT list the year of your graduation, if applicable on your resume, thank you! ***

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