Assisted Living Caregiver

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Pleasantview-Assisted Living - Kalona, IA 52247, Salary Range: $14.50 - $23.00 Hourly, Caregivers are the heart and hands of Pleasantview's Assisted Living team. We're looking for a compassionate individual who wants to build authentic relationships with and provide high-quality healthcare to some of the wisest people on the planet. These workers are responsible for delivering high-quality care to our residents by meeting their physical and emotional needs with dignity and respect.

Being a caregiver at Pleasantview requires a mix of technical abilities and interpersonal sensitivity, making it a great fit for those who want to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

We have two positions to fill. We're looking for someone to work part-time and would also like to hire an individual to assist in a PRN (as needed) capacity.

$14.50 to $23 per hour, depending on experience. There is an additional $1.50 per hour for being PRN and $1 per hour for weekends, with shift differentials for 2nd and 3rd shifts. With the completion of a med-aide course, caregivers receive an additional $1 per hour.

• Regular, performance-based, incremental wage increases
• 403(b) retirement plan with company matching

We are a faith-based, not-for-profit, small-town, caring community. Our recently remodeled facility has 28 assisted living rooms, 50 skilled nursing beds, and 16 dementia care rooms. The community also includes 57 independent living units.

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

It is necessary to have a basic grasp and a sincere interest in the treatment of elderly people. Although not necessary, prior health-related experience is beneficial. There is extensive on-the-job training.

Caregivers are enrolled in online continuing education courses. They are paid for the time they spend completing these courses.

Caregivers/Universal Workers are responsible for our tenants' personal care and support. They aid with personal hygiene, such as clothing, grooming, bathing, and feeding. Under the supervision of the nursing staff, Universal Workers may be asked to take vital signs or carry out other health-related duties. They are also in charge of monitoring and informing the nursing staff of any changes in the physical and mental well-being of tenants.

During the first six weeks of work, Universal Workers are required to finish a medication management course. Strong teamwork and communication abilities are essential.

Universal Workers will frequently be called upon to lift various items between 10 and 50 lbs. Universal Workers will occasionally be required to lift over 50 lbs. while assisting with transfers. Push/pull requirements of 40 lbs. are common.

Universal Workers will frequently be called upon to lift and carry objects between 10 and 50 lbs. Universal Workers will occasionally be called upon to carry in excess of 50 lbs. while assisting with tenant transfers.

Gait belts may be utilized to perform some job functions. Universal Workers must be capable of using gait belts efficiently and safely pursuant to facility policies. Universal Workers must be familiar with and follow all facility safety policies.

Universal Workers are required to have vision corrected to average, to assess and respond to tenants, family members, physicians, co-workers, and others.

Universal Workers are required to have an average range of hearing, as corrected, to assess and respond to tenants, family members, physicians, co workers, and others.

Universal Workers are…