Provide personal care and assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and grooming. Monitor resident conditions, maintain a clean environment, and support emotional well-being in compliance with facility policies.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be able to read, write, and follow directions while maintaining positive professional relationships. Physical ability to lift 50 pounds and spend 95% of work time standing, walking, or lifting is required.
HousekeepingCompassionate CarePatient ChartingInfection ControlActivities Of Daily LivingVital Signs MonitoringPatient TransportPersonal CareBody MechanicsPatient ObservationResident AdvocacyGait Belt Usage
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
1200
E
Partridge
RD -
Metamora,
IL 61548Position
Type:
Full-Time/Part-TimeSalary
Range: $16.00 - $19.00
HourlyJob
Shift:
AnyJob
Category: Health CareGeneral Description The Assisted Living Caregiver performs duties to meet the personal care needs and activities of daily living of residents in compliance with
Snyder
Village policies and procedures
HOURS
OF
WORK: Coverage is 24 hours per day based on residents’ needs Personal Characteristics
Must be able to build trusting relationships.
Must be willing to uphold Snyder Village mission and values.
Must be able to function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Must be able to work compassionately with older adults, including times when they may be ill, disabled, emotionally upset, or even hostile Job Responsibilities, Duties and Authority
Performs all assigned duties in accordance with established policies and procedures, safety rules and regulations.
Follows instructions issued by the Assisted Living Director and follows established routine. Completes all duties assigned before end of shift.
Observes residents and notes physical condition, attitude, reactions, appetite, etc. Reports any changes in condition.
Assists residents with activities of daily living.
Bathes residents as assigned.
Dresses residents as assigned.
Grooms’ residents as assigned.
Shaves male residents when needed.
Keeps incontinent residents always clean and dry. Changes bed linens and clothing as needed.
Assists residents to and from restroom, if assigned.
Encourages residents to perform ADL’s which they are capable of.
Assists residents to meals and supervises residents in dining rooms. Assists with trays and helps feed residents if appropriate.
Reminds residents to take mediations if appropriate for traditional assisted living only. (State law prohibits any form of handling meds by anyone but relatives or licensed R.N. memory care)
Benefits
It is Snyder Village's policy to provide its staff members with additional benefits. These benefits include paid time off, and affordable insurance, as well as many others. Insurance Programs: Health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance are available to all full-time employees. Insurances will begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
Health
There are 2 options for medical insurance, a PPO, and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). The PPO offers a $1500 deductible with a max out-of-pocket of $4500. All preventative care services are covered at 100% by insurance. All generic prescriptions are a $10 copay. Most Carle providers would be in-network. The HDHP plan offers $3,800 deductible with a max out-of-pocket of $6,100. All preventative care services are covered at 100% by insurance. Most Carle providers would be in-network. This plan also works with our Health Savings account.
Health
Savings
Account: Snyder Village offers a health savings account through EPIC! If a staff member is contributing to the H.S.A. Snyder Village (SV) will also contribute to their balance. SV offers $0.50 for every $1 a staff member contributes up to $1300 per year.
Dental
Dental coverage is through the Guardian network. Offering a deductible of $50 for in-network services and 100% covered preventative care services.
Vision
VSP coverage is through Guardian but with the VSP network. Exams are a $10 copay with any in-network provider. Exams are covered once every 12 months, lenses once every 12 months, and frames are covered once every 24 months.
Basic
Life and
AD&D: Any staff member who enrolls in medical coverage will receive $10000 in company-paid life insurance and AD&D through Guardian.
Voluntary
Life
Insurance: Through Guardian staff members may select additional life insurance for themselves, their spouse, or their children. A staff member can select a policy for themselves in $25000, $50000, $75000, or $100000. Spousal coverage can be selected for up to 50% of employee coverage. Coverage for children can be selected for each child up to $10000.
Short-Term
Disability: Short Term Disability insurance is provided through AFLAC. The plan is designed to replace part of a staff members’ paycheck in the case of an illness, injury or surgery that prevents you from working according to the doctor’s orders. Staff members receive approximately 60% of their gross pay. 401k: All staff members are automatically enrolled to the 401k retirement program through Empower on their 91st day of employment at 3% of their salary. However, Snyder Village will contribute and match an employee’s contribution by up to 5% on their salary. An employee is considered fully vested after 3 years of employment.
Paid holidays
Snyder
Village recognizes seven holidays as listed below: New Year’s Day Easter Sunday Memorial Day Fourth of July Labor Day Thanksgiving Christmas Day Any non-exempt staff member working on the holiday will receive time and one-half of their hourly straight pay. Paid Time Off Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to full-time and part-time workers who work more than 20 hours per week. All newly hired staff members accrue up to 2 weeks or 80 hours of PTO. Paid Personal Days All staff members regardless of classification accrue paid personal days (PPD). Each staff member accrues up to 40 hours of PPD. Sick Pay Once a full-time staff member has completed 1 year of employment, they are given 80 hours of sick time to use for a serious illness requiring more than 5 days off from work. Tuition Reimbursement Snyder Village values the professional and personal development of our staff members. Tuition reimbursement is available for education expenses such as course fees, technical training, certification programs, or other needed resources. Reimbursement will also be provided for successful certificate completion, up to six-course hours per semester. Scholarship Snyder Village provides up to 2 nursing scholarships per year to staff members pursuing an RN or LPN degree. Snyder Village also provides up to 4 C.N.A. scholarships per year to staff members who are pursuing a certified nursing assistant degree.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Tuition Reimbursement
401k Matching
Short-term Disability
Sick Pay
Paid Personal Days
Nursing Scholarships
CNA Scholarships
Makes beds, sets room in order, keeps drawers and closets neat if appropriate. Vacuums, mops, bathrooms, dusts, and general housekeeping. Checks expiration dates on foods.
Prepares residents for rests, physician visits, therapy, activities, church, etc. Transports
residents and assists with the above activities as needed. (When applicable)
Performs personal services for residents within reason such as reading to them, writing
letters for them, operating TV, and radio, and assisting them with recreational and therapy
projects in their rooms, etc.
Uses gait belt when transferring and walking residents if needed. Uses proper body
mechanics always.
Assists relatives, visitors, and guests.
Applies standard precautions to prevent spread of disease and infections such as washing hands.
Charts required information. Takes and records vital signs if necessary and applicable.
Answers call lights promptly.
Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, calm environment, personal interest
and positive emphasis. Maintains a cooperative attitude with peers and other departments.
Maintains confidentiality of all residents’ information. Observes residents’ rights.
Reports all accidents/incidents to the Assisted Living Director as soon as possible.
Assures that all work areas are clean, and that equipment and supplies are properly stored. Sanitizes equipment as needed.
Uses work orders to report any need for maintenance and repair of rooms, furniture, or equipment.
Gives on-the-job training to new agency personnel as directed by the Assisted Living Director.
Responsible for notifying the Assisted Living Director immediately in case of resident abuse or suspected resident abuse.
Performs other and related duties as assigned. Working Conditions
Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
Is subject to frequent interruptions.
Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, employees, etc.
May work beyond normal working hours, on weekends, holidays, and in other positions temporarily in staff emergencies, and to ensure proper care for all residents.
Must be able to lift, pull, push, and move equipment, supplies, etc. QualificationsMinimum Training, Experience and Certification Requirements
Able to read, write and follow oral and written directions.
Able to maintain a good working relationship with other personnel and departments.
Must be able to spend approximately 95% of work time walking, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, or lifting. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and use good body mechanics.
