Caregiver - Regency Senior Living

Morristown, TN 37814

About the Job

Overview:
The Caregiver is responsible for the implementation of resident care by assisting in the activities of daily living, activities, programs, housekeeping, and laundry services. The provision of these services must be performed to ensure the health, welfare, safety, and independence of our residents as the primary concern

Responsibilities:
We are looking for great people with a great attitude pay will be based on experience and we are currently offering a sign-on bonus. If you are the right person with the right attitude please come be a part of our family.

Assist residents with; activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, dressing and grooming, transfers, and ambulation, which may include wheelchair mobility.
Encourage the residents to take an active part in the planned activities.
Participate in set up of dining room as directed, serve meals to residents, and assist residents during mealtime as needed.
Provide laundry services as directed or as needed by a resident.
Clean a resident's room on a weekly basis by vacuuming carpets, sweeping and washing tile floors, and sanitizing as necessary.
Practice safety procedures and comply with the established reporting of incidents, accidents, and injuries to associates or residents.
Complete all training and orientation requirements and attend all in-service training as outlined by State regulations policies and procedures.
Report all changes in the resident's status immediately to the charge nurse.
Maintain local and state certification, if applicable.
Comply with company policies and procedures.
Clock in and out on their time card, no sooner than six (6) minutes before or after their scheduled shift.
Follow the instructions and supervision of their shift supervisor and follow the chain of command when solving problems.
Call inappropriately to allow their shift to be filled if the need arises. Must call themself unless physically unable to do so and must call in two (2) hours before the shift is to start.
Follow resident's rights.
REPORT ANY OTHER EMPLOYEE WHO IS NOT DOING THEIR JOB OR WHO IS BEING ABUSIVE TOWARD A RESIDENT STEALING FROM A RESIDENT OR ANYTHING THAT IS AGAINST THE WORK ETHIC OF REGENCY RETIREMENT VILLAGE.
Understand this is an AWAKE facility and that they are required on the night shift to be awake and alert at all times for the safety of the residents and the facility.
Understands that refusing to do an assigned task will result in termination.
May be asked to stay extra time or to stay overnight in the facility in winter months if the need arises to help care for residents in the event of disasters.
Will be expected to respond to an emergency call in the event of a disaster, fire, or evacuation of the facility.
Any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Supervisor.

Requirements:
Physical:

Requires frequent sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stooping, twisting, pushing, and walking.
Must be able to lift at least fifty (50) pounds.
Must be able to operate standard housekeeping equipment such as vacuums, mops, etc.

Mental:

Must be alert and attentive to detail.
Able to read, write, and follow written instructions.
Able to make positive decisions and show good judgment.
Must present a neat, clean, and professional appearance and demonstrate a positive and cheerful attitude toward other associates residents, and their families.

Environment:

Must understand that they are subject to exposure to hazardous chemicals and infectious substances.
During winter weather may be exposed to inclement conditions.

Source : Regency Senior Living