Mc Caregiver

SCOPE: All Caregivers of Aqua Ridge of Montclair are key team members, maintaining full accountability for fulfillment of the mission of Aqua Ridge of Montclair at their respective community. This position is responsible for the well being of assisted living residents on services. This includes assisting residents with activities of daily living.
Position Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have criminal record clearance prior to initial presence in the community
• Must have passed post offer health physical and drug screen.  TB test results within 7 days of hire and a health screen within 30 days of hire (when transferring test results TB or health screen will not be older than 6 months)
• Must have current basic first aid, or obtain within first 30 days of hire.
• Completion of state specific required training, completed in mandated time frame.
• Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or bend for numerous or long periods of time
• Able to lift 50 pounds and push, pull, or transfer 100 pounds
• Must be able to speak, read and understand English
• Able to work with residents in a respectful, compassionate manner

Core Responsibilities:
This position provides for a high level of customer service to both residents and team members. This position is responsible for assisting residents with activities of daily living.
Resident Care:

• Assisting residents with ADL tasks including: housekeeping tasks, making beds, serving meals, assisting with personal laundry, assisting with showers, assisting with toileting, dressing, undressing, oral care, hair care, transfers and ambulation and any other needs addressed on the resident service plan.
• Keeping environment safe and clean for all residents.
• Observing residents for safety, and report any change of condition or other pertinent information to supervisor
• Actively participate and effectively carry out fire drills following the R-A-C-E philosophy.

o R- Rescue or Remove people in immediate danger
o A- Alert others
o C- Contain Fire to room or space of origin
o E- Extinguish fire if safe or Evacuate

• Carrying and knowing how to use pagers and walkie-talkies.
• Respond to emergency signal/call system.
• Provides mentor training and shadowing for new caregivers
• NOC shift caregivers must stay awake and perform additional services as assigned, which may include additional laundry, housekeeping of common areas, filing, setting up of dining room, etc.
• Participate in activity programs designed by Life Enrichment Coordinator. This includes leading activities, identifying resident preferences for activities and notifying the Memory Care Director, providing verbal prompts or hands-on guidance/assistance during activities, etc.