Home Care Caregiver (PRN for day and evening shifts) in Boulder, Colorado at ABMG

In the role of Home Care Caregiver, you will be responsible for supporting our aging residents by providing a safe, nurturing, stimulating environment to those requiring help with the activities of daily living at Academy Mapleton Hill (AMH).

Benefits (Note: some benefits require full-time status)

• Employee Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Matching
• Discretionary Annual Bonus

Responsibilities

• Serves as a companion and an advocate to all residents
• Reviews and understands each resident's care plan
• Provides residents with both physical and emotional support
• Prepares and administers medications per policy
• Assists with the transfer and mobility of a resident
• Assists with all activities of daily living, including but not limited to, dressing, bathing, oral hygiene, shaving, assist residents to meals, grooming, and toileting
• Responds to all resident calls promptly
• Responds promptly to emergencies and provides first aid when needed
• Communicates effectively and/or documents a change in a resident's condition and/or edits daily progress notes as directed
• Informs supervisor of any resident changes of condition, increased care needs, or resident family concerns
• Supports the resident centered activity program
• Responds courteously to resident family member concerns and communicates with supervisor(s) promptly
• Understands and follows security and emergency procedures at all times
• Creates and maintains a safe workplace; reports unsafe areas or situations to the appropriate director or supervisor
• Displays honesty and integrity
• Participates in job-related training
• Attends scheduled meetings; be on time for all shifts and meetings
• Greets all residents, visitors, and co-workers in a friendly manner
• Protects residents’ rights, records, and privacy as required by federal, state, and local regulations
• Practices AMH’s Service Standards in all work situations
• Maintains appropriate levels of confidentiality when handling sensitive employee, resident, and Academy Boulder matters

Qualifications

• Observant and caring
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including patience and listening skills
• Able to think, act and intervene independently in both routine and emergency situations
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Sense of humor and pleasant demeanor – ability to stay calm under pressure
• Ability to work flexible hours and occasional holidays, as required
• Empathy toward the elderly and to geriatric issues and challenges