Pm Caregiver - Lake Mills, United States - Timberwood Lodge Assisted Living/Lake Mills

Description

Job description

Timberwood Lodge is Expanding Our location is currently seeking Medication Aide/Caregivers to work as a caregiver in a CBRF setting. Our 14 Bed Facility is located at 510 Owens Street in Lake Mills. Come Grow with us
We are looking for Second Shift, Full time or Part time

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Medication Aide / Caregiver is responsible for providing personalized care and service to Assisted Living residents, perform light housekeeping / laundry, passing Medications, cooking and charting of all activities performed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Resident Care

• Provide quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the residence philosophy and policies, and resident rights.
• Assist residents in meeting their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Adhere to each resident's individual service plan and notify the Nursing Services Coordinator / Administrator of any change in the resident's condition.
• Answer and respond immediately to any resident call light.
• Check residents every two hours and document and report findings.
• Assist residents with their activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.
• Give and take shift report in timely manner.
• Assist with resident activities, encourage and assist residents to participate with activities.
• Encourage residents to attend meals in the dining room and assist residents with escorting residents to the dining room.
• Assist with cleaning the dining room following a meal and as needed.
• Provide housekeeping services to each resident's room / apartment.
• Establish and maintain a good relationship with residents and their families.
• Dispose of all incontinent products according to OSHA regulations and residence policy.
• Practice proper body mechanics when lifting objects and follow safety guidelines according to residence policies and procedures.
• Offer choice, maintain dignity, and promote individuality for all residents.
• Protect and maintain resident rights.
• Encourage and support resident independence.
• Understand DHS regulations as it pertains to the residents.
• Carry out all duties assigned to you by your supervisor.
• Administer medications effectively and efficiently to residents based on their doctor's orders.
• Provide safekeeping of narcotics.
• Assist with dietary needs as necessary.

Documentation/communication

• Chart regularly on completed duties on the electronic MAR/TAR system.
• Be fluent in the English language.
• Be familiar / be able to learn how to use computer software programs
• Frequently utilize computer software programs
• Attend all regular staff meetings and required training sessions.
• Effectively communicate information pertaining to the residents on a "need to know" basis to other team members according to the residence policies and procedures.
• Notify supervisor if you observe a change in a resident's condition.
• Respond to onthejob injuries in accordance with the community's policies and procedures.
• Notify supervisor of any concerns or questions presented by the resident or the resident's family members.
• Contact emergency personnel and management per the residence policy and procedures.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time


Pay:
Starting at $ $18.50 per hour


Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time


Pay:
$ $18.50 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (preferred)

License/Certification:

• CBRF Certifications (required)

Work Location:
In person