Caregiver PRN Memory Care - Trulee Evanston

About Trulee Evanston:Love to make a difference in the lives of seniors? We are led by our Core Values which guide our decision-making at every level of our company. We are looking for compassionate individuals who want to join our team!What can we offer you?- A company that is growing so you can grow too!- Ability to be paid immediately, no more waiting for paycheck Friday!!- Interested in returning to school?  We have a tuition reimbursement benefit!- A great team of co-workers- Comprehensive medical plan that includes discounted gym memberships- Dental/vision/life/disability benefits- 401(k) Plan- Paid holidays and time off- Perks and discount programs- Employee Assistance ProgramWe are constantly asking ourselves to think outside of the box, utilize technology to improve lives, honor our relationships with one another, and make a meaningful difference in our community.  Our leadership team is made up of passionate people who have a true connection to seniors and their families, and who are dedicated to helping others’ grow and thrive.Our Core Values:CompassionCommitmentCommunicationCreativityListen…we flat out LOVE what we do and if our story resonates with you, and you want to LOVE what you do every day - we want to meet you!Overview & Responsibilities :General Summary:Responsible for assisting Residents in their daily living routines. Duties are performed under the indirect supervision of the Nurse or Supervisor, with established procedures and guidelines.  Essential Functions/Major ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the “Assisted Daily Living” duties and functions that allow the Residents to be clean and comfortable. i.e., transferring, mobility, bathing, changing briefs, peri-care, toileting, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, changing bed linens, etc. Physically ensures the Residents get to appointments such as salons, transportation, activities, and meals, including pushing wheelchairs, following closely behind walkers, keeping track of and responding to schedules.Responsible for the Residents under their care & recording communications for co-workers, shift summaries and care notes. Qualifications :Physical Demands:Ability to regularly walk, stand, bend, reach, stoop or sit for extended periodsAbility to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise, move objects/people weighing more than 50lbsWork for sustained periods maintaining concentrated attention to safety, detail, and accuracy Requirements:Required to receive the annual Flu vaccine, excluding religious or medical exemptions. Specific Skills:Reliable and dependable with attendance and punctualityExcellent interpersonal skillsAbility to make independent decisions without supervision. Ability to interact tactfully with residents and family members, team members and general public.Ability to make decisions in stressful situations. Ability to communicate directions to all levels of team members, both in writing and verbally. Possesses good character and displays high degree of personal integrity. Displays sincere compassion towards cognitively impaired older adults. Demonstrates genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of older people and their families.