Caregiver

Job Description

As a Caregiver, you will provide compassionate, resident-centered care while promoting each resident's independence, dignity, and quality of life. Working under the supervision of a licensed nurse, you will assist residents with activities of daily living, monitor changes in condition, and contribute to a safe and welcoming environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate personal care while treating every resident with dignity and respect.
• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, and other personal care needs.
• Support residents during meals, including feeding assistance and encouraging proper nutrition and hydration.
• Assist residents with mobility, transfers, ambulation, positioning, and restorative exercises as directed.
• Encourage residents to maintain their highest level of independence and functioning.
• Respond promptly to resident call lights and requests for assistance.
• Observe residents for changes in physical or emotional condition and report concerns to the nurse immediately.
• Accurately document care provided according to company policies.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Follow infection prevention protocols, standard precautions, and all safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents and staff.
• Participate in emergency procedures, including fire safety and disaster response.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support resident care and community operations.

Job Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Certifications

• CPR certification required (or ability to obtain within designated timeframe).
• Current CNA and or HHA certification required and in good standing with the NJ board of nursing.

Knowledge & Skills

• Compassionate, patient, and dependable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to follow care plans and nursing instructions.
• Strong observation skills with the ability to recognize and report changes in resident condition.
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service to residents and families.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, move, reposition, and transfer residents safely.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks associated with resident care.

Working Conditions

• May require exposure to bodily fluids and infectious materials.
• Must follow OSHA safety standards and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.