What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Summer Hill?
Who We Are
Summerhill Senior Living located in Portland, OR is seeking a Caregiver to join their amazing team. Supportive & engaged management, career growth, and an excellent reputation within the community are just some of the reasons you should consider Summerhill. This award-winning community takes pride in our strong team that shares in the commitment to help each resident lead a purposeful life. We strive to deliver an exceptional experience through Platinum Service®!
Why Work for Us
Summerhill Senior Living, an award-winning community located in the heart of Oak Harbor, WA offers a place where any employee can call home! Our small but charming community offers a family environment, strong leadership and growth/training opportunities from within. Don’t forget we have cutting edge technology that allows easy shift scheduling directly through a mobile app.
Wage information:
Hourly wage: Starting at $17-18/hr
Job Duties
- Caregiver will perform simple procedures as an extension of therapy services under the direction and supervision of the nurse, e.g. range of motion exercises, assistance in ambulation or exercises.
- Performs personal care activities including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, skin care/nail care, oral hygiene, shaving, dressing, and others as directed/requested.
- Caregiver performs household services essential to health care at home including meal preparation/feeding, laundry and ironing, changing/laundering bed linens, light housekeeping and other services as offered.
- Caregiver initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for residents. Encourages residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs and to develop friendships with other residents.
- Caregiver observes and documents the health and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the nurse.
- Caregiver responds promptly and courteously to resident requests for assistance and emergency pull cords.
- Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for residents by observing infection control practices, following facility guidelines, and reporting unsafe situation to the nurse.
- Caregiver will assist residents in preparing and transporting for appointments and social programs.
- Assist with moving and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
- Caregiver will assist residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed.
Salary : $17 - $18