Caregiver I

Company Description

Red Oak Memory Care provides routine health and personal care services for residents in a caring home environment in a quiet neighborhood setting.

Job Description

This position will provide routine health and personal care services for residents living in a residential group home.  Will work under the supervision of a licensed vocational nurse.

Job Duties including but not limited to

• Provide routine home health care including medication reminders to residents (as directed), taking basic vitals, assistance with activities of daily living, and bathing/hygiene.
• Provide personal care to residents such as cooking (according to dietary restrictions), keeping rooms orderly and seeing that residents are comfortable and in good spirits.
• Promote positive relationships with and between residents, staff members, resident family members, facility vendors and management. 
• Adhere to state and industry licensing regulations including compliance with resident care, medical records, sanitation requirements and safety inspections.
• Maintain records of resident care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with the Residence Manager or registered nurse.
• Move residents in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles.
• Assist residents with daily activities and prescribed exercises and physical therapy.
• Maintain good housekeeping including resident laundry and general cleaning.
• Interact daily with residents to keep them mentally healthy and alert.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years caregiving experience, preferably with basic geriatric and dementia care
• Attention to detail with accuracy, thoroughness and timeliness
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (English/Spanish)
• Ability to understand medication instructions and follow direction
• Ability to read/write progress notes and complete safety checklists
• Insurable driving record and reliable transportation
• Ability to obtain Alzheimer's Disease Certification
• Ability to obtain Positive Approach to Care Certification
• Ability to obtain Music and Memory Certification

Additional Information

• Frequenting lifting of up to 40# at or below shoulder level
• Regular sitting, bending, stooping, reaching and stretching
• Fine motor skill use of fingers, elbows, arms and shoulders