Caregiver - On-Call
Company: Corvallis Caring Place
Location: Corvallis
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Corvallis Caring Place (CCP), a not-for-profit assisted living
facility, provides compassionate, quality care for seniors who need
assistance with activities of daily living. We are currently
seeking compassionate individuals for the role of Resident
Assistant (RA)/Caregiver. Our Resident Assistants are responsible
to both assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) per the
resident's service plan and to enrich the lives of our residents on
a daily basis. ADLs include tasks such as bathing, dressing,
grooming, toileting, transfers/mobility. Additionally the RAs help
promote a general sense of well-being and encourage socialization
opportunities. Must be self-motivated and show initiative while
working within a team. Currently recruiting for on-call -
day/swing/night, with opportunity for part-time to full-time with
benefits.
Experience desired but will train. Successful Resident Assistants
have potential to advance to Medication Technicians.
Essential Functions:
+ Monitor and provide hygiene and general care of the resident's
body, skin, nails, hair, eyes, ears, mouth, and face.
+ Assist residents with dressing, bathing, and grooming as needed
with privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
+ Aid in the transfer of residents (i.e. lying to sitting, standing
to sitting, etc) using proper body mechanics and safety
techniques.
+ Escort residents to various meals, events, and activities.
+ Respond to resident pull cord calls promptly. Assure that pull
cords are accessible to resident
+ Assist with restorative exercises as directed by outside
professionals.
+ Report observations and pertinent information to the Medication
Technician or Health Services Manager, such as unusual symptoms,
changes, accidents, injuries, etc.
+ Provide emotional support and validation to residents as
needed.
+ Encourage participation in activities of the resident's
choice.
+ Care for resident's secondary needs such as dental care, cleaning
of hearing aids, glasses, C-Pap machines and O2
+ Provide accurate resident documentation following Corvallis
Caring Place Policy.
+ Practice standard precautions with all resident care.
+ Provide secondary housekeeping tasks as assigned (i.e.
incontinent trash pick-up, making beds, tidying rooms, put away
clean laundry).
+ Keep current on changes in resident needs as documented in
resident service plans.
+ Assist with meal service and dining room clean up during assigned
shift.
+ Provide laundry service as assigned during each shift.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
+ Supportive of the Corvallis Caring Place Philosophy.
+ Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
+ Possession of a current First Aid card, including demonstrated
ability to perform the Abdominal Thrust. If don't possess a current
card be willing to obtain one within one month of hire.
+ Ability to work with and communicate effectively with
elderly.
+ Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
+ Ability to move safely and frequently during the workday,
including carrying, lifting, standing, sitting, bending, reaching,
and kneeling.
+ Ability to pull/ push wheelchairs and other equipment.
+ Visual and auditory acuity within normal limits.
+ Must be responsive to change of work duties on short notice.
+ Sufficient written and verbal English language skills to follow
instructions from staff and ability to understand and respond to
resident's needs.
In order to be considered for employment, please click on the
"Apply" button.
Corvallis Caring Place is located at: 750 NW 23rd St, Corvallis, OR
97330
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pre-employment drug test and criminal background check required for
new hires
Must be fully vaccinated
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