Caregiver/Personal Assistant

$20,800 - $21,840/Yr

Generations Of Chapin - Chapin, SC

posted 2 months ago

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level
Onsite - Chapin, SC
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

As a Caregiver/Personal Assistant at Generations of Chapin, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents by providing essential support for their daily living needs. This position involves assisting residents with personal hygiene, mobility, and other activities of daily living (ADLs). You will be responsible for ensuring that residents receive the care they need to maintain their dignity and comfort while living in our facility. Your duties will include helping residents with bathing, grooming, and using the restroom, as well as serving meals and assisting with mobility. In addition to personal care, you will also be tasked with providing patient comfort by utilizing available resources and materials. This includes transporting residents as needed and responding promptly to their requests and needs. Documentation is a critical part of this role; you will be required to complete forms, reports, logs, and records to ensure that all actions taken are properly recorded. Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to organizational policies and procedures is essential to protect the integrity of our residents' information and the values of our organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong multi-tasking abilities, teamwork skills, and a compassionate bedside manner. You will need to demonstrate effective infection control practices and have a solid understanding of nursing skills, health promotion, and maintenance. Creating a safe and effective environment for our residents is paramount, and you will be expected to inform others and exercise good judgment in all situations. This position requires at least one year of caregiving experience, and you will be expected to work various shifts, including weekends, to meet the needs of our residents.

Responsibilities

  • Assist residents with personal hygiene and daily living needs.
  • Help residents with travel to the bathroom and assist with showers and baths.
  • Serve meals and assist with ambulation for residents.
  • Provide patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials.
  • Transport patients as needed and respond to residents' requests.
  • Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
  • Maintain work operations by following policies and procedures.
  • Protect the organization's value by keeping resident information confidential.

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of caregiving experience.
  • Ability to assist with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
  • Strong multi-tasking and teamwork skills.
  • Compassionate bedside manner and effective communication.
  • Knowledge of infection control and nursing skills.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in assisted living or senior care environments.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
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