Job Information
Heartland Senior Living Rushmore, LLC Caregiver in Rapid City, South Dakota
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services designed to maintain the residents physical and emotional well-being for those residents living at Heartland Senior Living- Rushmore. This position assists residents with tasks of daily living as indicated on the Care Plan, the electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR), and other services as delegated by the RN.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School education/GED or previous work experience
- Experience in working with assisted living population.
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
This position requires the incumbent to:
- Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly.
- Prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
- Possess skills to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and other customers.
- Possess the ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and documentation, including medical terminology, in English.
- Be punctual with a good attendance record.
- Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
- Understand how to use, carry and be responsible for the cell phone while on duty.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:
Medication Administration
- Administer medications and give reminders to residents as required according to the electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR) and as delegated by the RN.
- Follow policy for administrating medications PRN standing orders.
- Follow policy and procedure for narcotic administration and documentation.
- Follow policy and procedure for medication administration when a resident is leaving the building.
- Follows policy and procedures when receiving new or changed medication orders.
- Reorder medications and supplies weekly, or as needed.
- Understand standard precautions used for infection control and adhere to them.
- Other medication administration duties as assigned by RN.
Provide personal and direct care to residents
- Assist residents with activities of daily living as indicated on their individual care plan (including, but not limited to dressing, showering, grooming, toilet assistance and escorting).
- Assist residents with daily room order and light housekeeping.
- Assist residents with personal laundry duties, which may include ironing.
- Maintain a clean and healthy environment.
- Promote independence, not dependence, with residents offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
- Perform routine procedures as delegated by the RN.
Documenting and reporting
- Document any changes in residents condition in the resident record and communication log. Report these changes to the RN.
- Completes incident reports according to policy.
- Reports to RN any medication changes or any PRN medications that have been administered to a resident.
- Understands procedures regarding assisted living tasks and charting procedures when performing these tasks.
- Recognizing abnormal signs and symptoms, or changes in residents condition.
- Documenting duties completed with residents on the service delivery record during each shift.
Complete essential paperwork
- Filing papers in residents records as needed.
- Reviewing all new residents plan of care and changes in current residents plan of care.
- Reading the communication book and checking employee mailbox before the start of each shift.
- Checking outgoing US mailbox, collecting US mail delivered and distributing US mail and in-house mail to the residents.
- Other documentation as assigned and/ or needed.
Knowledge and compliance with state regulations
- Understand and adhere to the Vulnerable Adult and abuse policy, Bill of Rights and HIPPA.
- Works to assure community is in compliance with federal, state and local standards and regulati ns.
- Complete at least eight (8) hours of documented training.
- Be up to date with completing Mantoux tests or chest x-rays.
Activity Programming
- Encourage, gather and/ or escort residents to participate in scheduled activity programs.
- Lead activity programs as assigned.
- Socialize with residents and incorporate innovative ideas and resident suggestions into programming.
Participate and function effectively as a team member
- Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with other Caregivers, housekeeper, Nursing staff, kitchen staff and other Heartland Senior Living - Rushmore staff.
- Provide back-up to other staff as needed to ensure 24-hour staffing.
- Communicate information regarding resident care needs and changes to the team and families.
- Provide proactive and constructive participation in staff meetings.
- Be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
- Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
- Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire, weather, or emergency situations.
- Follow through promptly on requested duties.
- Assisted kitchen staff at mealtimes with set up, serving and clean up.
- Provide on-the-job training for new associates.
- Must be mature and emotionally stable using a calm and kind tone of voice.
- The ability to remain calm in difficult or unusual circumstances.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 36 - 40 per week
Work Location: Heartland Senior Living-Rushmore Facility in Rapid City, SD
Pay: Determined upon experience, skills, education, and training.
Benefits:
- 401(k) Plan
- Group Health Insurance Plans
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off