Home Care Caregiver

Description

In the role of Home Care Caregiver, you will be responsible for supporting our aging residents by providing a safe, nurturing, stimulating environment to those requiring help with the activities of daily living at Academy Mapleton Hill (AMH). 

Benefits (Note: some benefits require full-time status)

• Employee Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• Life Insurance 
• Holiday Pay   
• Paid Time Off 
• 401(k) Matching  
• Discretionary Annual Bonus 

Responsibilities 

• Serves as a companion and an advocate to all residents  
• Reviews and understands each resident's care plan  
• Provides residents with both physical and emotional support 
• Prepares and administers medications per policy 
• Assists with the transfer and mobility of a resident 
• Assists with all activities of daily living, including but not limited to, dressing, bathing, oral hygiene, shaving, assist residents to meals, grooming, and toileting 
• Responds to all resident calls promptly  
• Responds promptly to emergencies and provides first aid when needed 
• Communicates effectively and/or documents a change in a resident's condition and/or edits daily progress notes as directed 
• Informs supervisor of any resident changes of condition, increased care needs, or resident family concerns 
• Supports the resident centered activity program 
• Responds courteously to resident family member concerns and communicates with supervisor(s) promptly 
• Understands and follows security and emergency procedures at all times 
• Creates and maintains a safe workplace; reports unsafe areas or situations to the appropriate director or supervisor 
• Displays honesty and integrity 
• Participates in job-related training 
• Attends scheduled meetings; be on time for all shifts and meetings 
• Greets all residents, visitors, and co-workers in a friendly manner 
• Protects residents’ rights, records, and privacy as required by federal, state, and local regulations 
• Practices AMH’s Service Standards in all work situations 
• Maintains appropriate levels of confidentiality when handling sensitive employee, resident, and Academy Boulder matters 

Qualifications 

• Observant and caring  
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member 
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including patience and listening skills 
• Able to think, act and intervene independently in both routine and emergency situations 
• Effective verbal and written communication 
• Sense of humor and pleasant demeanor – ability to stay calm under pressure 
• Ability to work flexible hours and occasional holidays, as required 
• Empathy toward the elderly and to geriatric issues and challenges