Caregiver

Company: Radiant Senior Living
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Caregivers support seniors to ensure they can complete the activities of daily living. They provide direct hands on care to residents in accordance with the resident's service plan and according to company policies and procedures, and as may be directed by their supervisor.

Essential Responsibilities Include

• Assist residents with cleaning, bathing, dressing, eating, and personal hygiene
• Mobilize residents around their places of residence
• Communicate with other health-care staff and department personnel; relate information concerning resident's condition; maintain written records and documentation as required
• Maintain a liaison with the residents, their families, support personnel, etc., to assure that the residents' needs are continually met.
• Follow all safety and sanitation requirements.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Experience: One year of experience with direct resident care in an assisted living environment is preferred but not required.

Other Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older

Must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and ability necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.

Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents and work harmoniously with others. Must be capable of understanding written and oral orders, be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

The above is a summary of the position requirements.

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