Caregiver (57740)

Job DetailsJob Location: Dogwood Creek - Muskogee, OK 74403Salary Range: $14.00 - $14.50 HourlyCaregivers are responsible for assisting residents with activities of daily life in a positive manner and environment.  Must be certified. Duties and Responsibilities • Interacts with residents and staff in a professional, friendly and compassionate manner at all times. • Engages residents in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance. • Conducts rounds to check on resident needs and responds to resident needs/requests for care promptly. • Assists in transferring, bathing, dressing, and toiletry needs of residents. Lifting up 50 lbs is a significant essential function of the job. • Reports any change of resident condition or concerns, or family and resident concerns to supervisor. • Light housekeeping of resident rooms, including cleaning up spills or other accidents. • Escorts residents to dining room for meal services. • Serves meals to residents in dining room or resident rooms/apartments. • May launder resident clothing and or bed linens. • Attends mandatory staff meetings. • Completes regular training to remain in compliance with State regulations. • Other duties as assigned. • Job requires walking and standing for extended periods of time. • Greets visitors to the community in a professional and friendly manner. •  Follows all OSHA, Fire, Health Department and safety requirements. QualificationsQualifications • Age and/or education requirements in compliance with specific State regulations. • Experience working with seniors preferred. • Must complete required orientation and training before attending to residents. • Additional annual training may be required. • Ability to maintain confidentiality. • Basic computer skills required. • Excellent customer service skills. • Demonstrate good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills. • Ability to work well under stress, complete assignments accurately, and work independently, as well as with co-workers. • Effectively communicate with residents and families in English. • Demonstrate desire to be a team player. • Regular attendance is required. Working Conditions • May require working with challenging residents. • Requires interaction with co-workers, residents, families and guests. • Weekend, evening, night, and Holiday work if needed. • Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections. Physical Requirements • Walking and standing for extended periods of time. • Reach with hands and arms. • Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat. • Talk and hear. • Ability to lift, push and/or pull: Up to 50 pounds. • Must be mentally and physically capable of working in high stress situations while multi-tasking