Pennant · 1 month ago
Caregiver AM and PM
New Berlin, Wisconsin
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelPennant is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities. The Caregiver supports residents with activities of daily living, ensuring their independence and dignity through compassionate care.
Responsibilities
Ensures the CAPLICO Core Values and Code of Conduct are adhered to at all times
Ensures compliance with Resident Rights and HIPAA policies at all times
Demonstrates teamwork by communicating with other staff, actively working to resolve problems and lending assistance to other community staff
Provides residents with assistance for personal needs according to the support/care plan
Resident needs may include, but are not limited to: toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, transport, and dining
Practices patience, compassion, and empathy in all interactions with residents. Focuses on residents’ abilities and provides social/emotional support and encourages the resident to be as independent as possible
Promotes improved quality of life for residents through person-centered care and daily interactions. This includes prompt response to calls for assistance, sensitivity to resident needs for socialization and for privacy, providing direct assistance to participate in activities, and providing appointment reminders
Interacts and communicates with residents and family members respectfully. Refers family members to nurse or supervisor for service/care concerns
Consistently utilizes Standard Precautions and follows infection control procedures
Observes for and informs supervisor/shift leader promptly about any changes in resident health/condition, behavior or needs
Promptly reports unusual events, suspicion of abuse/neglect, and emergency situations
Assists residents with dining. May include but not limited to preparing/cleaning the dining room, assisting residents with food selection, and serving beverages and food
Promotes pleasant dining environment and encourages social interaction among residents
Completes resident laundry as scheduled and according to community policy
If assigned, cleans resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas according to community protocols & schedules
Reports maintenance needs promptly. Takes all appropriate safety precautions to minimize risk of injury to resident, self and other staff
Consistently practices proper body mechanics and safe handling techniques
Fulfills state regulatory requirements for annual training and/or continuing education
Attends designated meetings
May perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor
Qualification
Required
Ability to speak and understand the English language
Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors, and the general public based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning
Ability to be calm and level-headed in emergencies
Well groomed, professional and possess ability to work harmoniously with other personnel
Ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing resident care practices
Follows written and oral instructions
Maintain patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as ability to handle residents, staff, and visitors, based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning
Must possess, at a minimum, a High School Diploma or Equivalent
Must have current CPR/First Aid certifications
Completion of state approved Caregiver program, as required by state regulation
Must meet age requirements according to community policy and state regulations
Company
Pennant
At Pennant, we are driven by a simple truth: exceptional care begins with exceptional leadership.
Founded in 2010
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Benjamin Hughes
CEO In Training
Brent Guerisoli
Chief Executive Officer
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