Assisted Living Caregiver at ABMG – Boulder, Colorado

Benefits

Note: Some benefits require full-time work status

• $2/Hour Weekend Pay Differential
• 401(k) Matching (up to 5% with immediate full vesting)
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Personal Leave
• Employee Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Discounted Meals

Responsibilities

The specific duties and extent of responsibility of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serves as a companion and an advocate to all residents
• Understands and practices Academy Boulder’s procedures for Assisted Living resident support
• Reviews and understands each Assisted Living resident's care plan
• Participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living, including but not limited to, dressing, bathing, oral hygiene, ambulation, transferring, grooming, eating, and toileting
• Assists with preparation, serving, and cleanup of meals, including the escorting of residents to the dining room
• Documents resident care and observations in electronic health record (EHR) system
• Informs supervisor of resident changes of condition, increased care needs, and/or resident family concerns
• Prepares and administers medications and treatments
• Responds to emergencies and performs first aid as needed
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse and respiration rates
• Keeps residents’ rooms and common areas neat and clean, notifies housekeeping/maintenance of special needs
• Encourages and supports the residents’ participation in meaningful activities and social engagement
• Creates and maintains a safe workplace; reports unsafe areas or situations to the appropriate department head
• Protects residents’ rights, records, and privacy as required by federal, state, and local regulations
• Adheres to all state regulations governing assisted living and medication administration

Qualifications

• Fluency in English; effective verbal and written communication
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member
• Ability to think, act and intervene independently and appropriately in both routine and emergency situations
• Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends and occasional holidays, as required

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• QMAP certification, a plus
• CPR certification, a plus
• First aid certification, a plus