Caregiver

Company: The Cottages of Fox Lake - Charter Senior Living
Location: Fox Lake
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

RESIDENT CAREGIVER
Why Charter Senior Living?
"I believe in the Charter Mission.-- To Enhance the Human Spirit. I do this every day as I help care for our residents.-- They may need extra help throughout the day, but I know during these times that I am enhancing their spirit.-- I feel honored to make such a difference in someone's life!--
Offering Health Insurance for Full Time Associates Charter Benefits:

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• Competitive Hourly Wage
  
• Perfect Attendance bonus offered monthly- Earn an extra $100 per month (after taxes).----
  
• Health Insurance--
  
• 401K
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
• Employee Referral Bonus
  
• Resident Referral Bonus
  
  -Charter Senior Living Associate
  --Your potential is unlimited. As a small boutique company, we are committed to helping each of our Associates have more than just a "job". We want each of our associates to feel like they a career and an opportunity to grow. Learn more about Charter and how you can become part of an organization that is committed to the future of their Associates.
  --POSITION SUMMARY:----
  As a Caregiver you will be responsible for all duties to safely provide for the resident's care and well-being in a professional manner.----
  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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• Assist with all of the care needs a resident might require including, but not limited to, toileting, ambulation, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, escorting, and transferring from place to place.
  
• Will assist in the dining room during meal times including, but not limited to, set up, take meal/beverage orders, serve, bus tables.
  
• Will assist with activities when required and/or be responsible for getting the residents to scheduled activities.
  
• Will be responsible for getting the resident ready and to the lobby for scheduled appointments
  
• Will be aware of what constitutes a change of condition and report to Medication Tech/Resident Care Coordinator/HSD immediately.
  
• Capable of washing, drying, folding and returning laundry to the correct resident.
  
• Collects and disposes trash in designated receptacles.
  
• Has knowledge of, and can demonstrate proper technique, or can learn how to assist with a gait belt, sit to stand lift, transfer board, oxygen equipment, catheter, specimen, transfer pole, trapeze, wheel chair, scale, and other equipment as directed by the Resident Care Coordinator/HSD.
  
• Capable of taking accurate vital signs and weights.--
  
  OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  Has familiarity and willingness to work with elderly population.-- Previous experience preferred, but not necessary.High school graduate preferred.-- Preferred proficiency in English.-- Attends in-services monthly required for position.-- Receives and maintains First Aid certification.
  Charter is a drug-free work environment.-- All offers of employment are subject to passing background check and drug test.----
  Equal Opportunity Employer
  CORE VALUES
  To Serve with Honor
  To Serve with Purpose
  To Serve with Courage
  To Have Fun While ServingJB.0.00.LN

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