Caregiver/Medication Aide

$35,360 - $37,440/Yr

Mcfarland Villa Assisted Living - McFarland, WI

Part-time - Entry Level

McFarland, WI

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Caregiver/Medication Aide at McFarland Villa plays a crucial role in supporting residents with their daily activities, ensuring their dignity and independence while providing compassionate care. This part-time position involves assisting residents with personal hygiene, socialization, and physical health, while adhering to established care plans and compliance with resident rights and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Ensures adherence to CAPLICO Core Values and Code of Conduct.
• Maintains compliance with Resident Rights and HIPAA policies.
• Demonstrates teamwork by communicating with staff and resolving problems.
• Provides assistance for personal needs according to care plans, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, transport, and dining.
• Practices patience, compassion, and empathy in interactions with residents.
• Promotes improved quality of life through person-centered care and daily interactions.
• Interacts respectfully with residents and family members, referring concerns to the nurse or supervisor.
• Utilizes Standard Precautions and follows infection control procedures consistently.
• Observes and reports changes in resident health, behavior, or needs to the supervisor promptly.
• Reports unusual events, suspicion of abuse/neglect, and emergency situations immediately.
• Assists residents with dining, including preparing and cleaning the dining area and serving food and beverages.
• Promotes a pleasant dining environment and encourages social interaction among residents.
• Completes resident laundry and cleans resident rooms and common areas as scheduled.
• Reports maintenance needs promptly and practices safety precautions to minimize injury risks.
• Fulfills state regulatory requirements for training and continuing education.
• Attends designated meetings and may perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience in dementia care or caregiving.
• CPR Certification and AED Certification required.
• Understanding of resident rights and care plans.

Benefits

• Paid time off