Caregiver / Care Partner

Overview

If you are looking for a fast paced and exciting opportunity- then look no further! A rewarding opportunity awaits you at Clearwater Living! 

Join us in our endeavor to create experiences that celebrate the relevance of our residents.

We are looking for dynamic and committed individuals to join our care staff.  

Clearwater Living associates enjoy the great benefits:

• Highly competitive salaries
• Excellent benefits 
• 401k contributions
• Paid Time Off and sick leave
• Exciting opportunities to grow

The Caregiver is responsible for assisting residents in their Daily Living Activities and maintaining resident dignity and respect in accordance with all policies, procedures, regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Respond to resident needs promptly and kindly while maintaining each resident’s self-respect, personal dignity, personal safety and confidentiality
• Read and follow care plans to ensure proper care is being given to their residents
• Assist residents in their daily living activities including bathing, dressing, hygiene (including shaving, hair care, etc.), meals, activities, bowel and bladder functions (including taking to bathrooms, portable commodes, changing incontinency products, etc.)
• Provide assistance at mealtime with selecting meals, serving, eating, and clearing trays
• Transport residents as necessary assisting them into and out of bed, wheelchairs, etc. following all safety/lifting and transferring techniques – escorting them to/from meals, activities, or other transportation needs as requested or assigned
• Perform regular safety checks on residents
• Encourage residents to participate in daily activities such as bed making, cleaning, etc.
• Invite, encourage, assist and lead residents in meaningful and life enriching activities
• Clean, complete laundry, and assist with all other community activities and job duties as required or assigned
• Manage oxygen tanks and concentrators per MD orders for resident needs
• Chart and document appropriate information (including incident reports) communicating any observed or suspected resident change of condition to a supervisor immediately
• Respond promptly to all resident alerts, carrying radios and reacting to emergency or other resident requests as needed
• Ensure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediately
• Comply with Clearwater Living standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations
• Display a positive and professional image through actions and maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working
• Represent the Clearwater Living principles and core values on a daily basis
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned or required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• A minimum of one year of work experience as a Caregiver or in related field preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred
• Current First Aid Certification
• Background clearances as required by government regulations
• Must meet health requirements, including TB