Caregiver/Medication Technician

Valley Assisted Living Thief River Falls, MN _*Caregiver/ Med Aide*_ *Reports to: * Administrator/DON *Job Classification*: Hourly wage (nonexempt) *Minimum Qualifications:* May have C.
N.
A.
or other specialty training but is not required.
On the job training will be provided but caring for the elderly is essential.
*Organizational Values:* _*Family*_ * Actively supporting a healthy family dynamic within the organization by exhibiting the following behaviors: kindness, caring, devotion, and support.
* Behaviors are evident in his/hers interactions with residents and team members.
_*Quality*_ * Actively supports, participates, and drives initiatives to grow technical skills both individually and as a team.
* He/she performs high quality work.
* Safety is a top priority.
* An advocate for the resident and the organization.
_*Team*_ * Exhibits behaviors that foster and support a strong team environment.
* Respectful and friendly to internal and external customers.
* Seeks to grow relationships where professionalism and understanding are foundational.
_*Effectiveness*_ * Adheres to healthycommunication principles.
* Exhibits positive and uplifting behaviors.
_*Potential*_ * Supports, fosters, and encourages personal, team, and organizational growth and development.
* Personal responsibility and accountability.
*General Requirements: *Minnesota Northern Oaks seeks caregivers to provide assistance with activities of daily living that are compassionate, respectful and patient to the residents and possess a sincere desire to enhance the quality of life for the people that live here.
* Employee must be capable of showing good judgment and ensure that Northern Oaks will provide a safe, comfortable and secure living environments for the residents.
* Must be able to read and write English at adult level, must be able to communicate clearly in English in person and on the phone.
* Employee must be able to lift, push or pull at least 50 lbs.
without risk of injury.
* Employee must pass mandatory background check.
* Because Northern Oaks is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, staff is required to work shifts scheduled and that will include every other weekend and at least half of the holidays Northern Oaks recognizes.
(See employee manual for listed holidays.
) * Employee must be willing to undergo on the job training before working with clients.
* Employee must be flexible and willing to adapt to changing situations in a professional manner.
* Employees are required to have a happy nature and a positive attitude.
* Employee must arrive for work on time and is ready to work at the time of the start of the shift.
Follows meal/break guidelines.
* Employee must follow MN Northern Oaks policies and procedures.
* Employee must be efficient and well organized.
* Employee must take ownership of their job duty checklist.
* The employee must be neat, clean, and adhere to the tobacco free policy.
* Dress Requirements: See employee manual * The employee conducts oneself in a professional matter.
* The employee actively participates and supports organizational initiatives.
*Responsibilities include (but not limited to) the following:* * Assist with bathing, dressing or grooming.
* Assist with ambulation and light exercise.
* Make beds.
* Serve meals * Prepare dining room for meals and clean up dining room after meals.
* Assist with washing dishes and putting away clean dishes.
* Provide companionship and supervise resident activities.
* Must always treat clients with complete respect and cooperation-no exceptions.
* Assist with any needs of clients first, answer call pendants as soon as possible.
* Immediately report any significant resident changes to management.
* Perform all duties that have been detailed on the “Shift Duties” schedule * Perform all duties required on the “Weekly Tasks Schedule” * Be able to take direction and corrective advice.
* Be able to fill in on shifts when needed and be available and dependable.
* Be available on weekends and holidays.
* To be in attendance for scheduled shifts or have found someone to trade with or work for you.
* To help prepare for special events at Northern Oaks such as holiday parties, birthday parties or musical events.
* Ideally be trained to do two different shifts.
* To be able to follow all guidelines of infection control, wearing gloves at appropriate times, frequent hand washing and use of sanitizing gel.
* Document caregiver and communications notes.
* To attend staff meetings 80% of the time and 100% or any mandatory required training.
* In-service training & demonstration of competency (4668.
0835 subpart 3) * For each 12 month of employment, a caregiver must complete at least 8 hours of in-service training in topics relevant to services being provided.
* If a person has not performed home care services for a continuous period of 24 consecutive months (verifiable by documentation), demonstration of competence to the RN is required.
* Within in the Kitchen: * Plan, prepare and serve meals * Kitchen maintenance and clean up * Assist with jobs delegated by Administrator or RN.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $16.
00 - $22.
00 per hour Benefits: * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Paid time off Healthcare setting: * Long term care * Nursing home Schedule: * 10 hour shift * 12 hour shift * 8 hour shift * Evening shift * Holidays * Overtime * Rotating weekends * Weekends as needed Shift availability: * Night Shift (Preferred) * Overnight Shift (Preferred) * Day Shift (Preferred) Work Location: In person