Assisted Living Caregiver

Description

Benefits 

Note: Some benefits require full-time work status

• $2/Hour Weekend Pay Differential  
• 401(k) Matching (up to 5% with immediate full vesting)  
• Holiday Pay  
• Paid Personal Leave 
• Employee Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance  
• Life Insurance 
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• Discounted Meals 

Responsibilities 

The specific duties and extent of responsibility of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:  

• Serves as a companion and an advocate to all residents  
• Understands and practices Academy Boulder’s procedures for Assisted Living resident support 
• Reviews and understands each Assisted Living resident's care plan 
• Participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living, including but not limited to, dressing, bathing, oral hygiene, ambulation, transferring, grooming, eating, and toileting 
• Assists with preparation, serving, and cleanup of meals, including the escorting of residents to the dining room 
• Documents resident care and observations in electronic health record (EHR) system  
• Informs supervisor of resident changes of condition, increased care needs, and/or resident family concerns 
• Prepares and administers medications and treatments 
• Responds to emergencies and performs first aid as needed 
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse and respiration rates 
• Keeps residents’ rooms and common areas neat and clean, notifies housekeeping/maintenance of special needs 
• Encourages and supports the residents’ participation in meaningful activities and social engagement 
• Creates and maintains a safe workplace; reports unsafe areas or situations to the appropriate department head 
• Protects residents’ rights, records, and privacy as required by federal, state, and local regulations 
• Adheres to all state regulations governing assisted living and medication administration 

Qualifications 

• Fluency in English; effective verbal and written communication 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member 
• Ability to think, act and intervene independently and appropriately in both routine and emergency situations 
• Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends and occasional holidays, as required 

Education and Experience 

• High school diploma or equivalent  
• QMAP certification, a plus 
• CPR certification, a plus 
• First aid certification, a plus