Agemark Senior Living: Caregiver Or Med Aide

Company: Agemark Senior Living
Location: Elgin
Posted on: October 12, 2020

Job Description:

Opportunity overviewWe are an Agemark Senior Living community and for the second consecutive year, Great Places to Work and FORTUNE have named us #10 in the nation for Aging Services! We are looking for a Caregiver or Medication Aide. In this position, you'll provide care to and assist residents with activities of daily living as outlined in the resident service plan and within the parameters of State and Federal regulations. Full Time benefits includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, tuition reimbursement and free meals are what Agemark offers as we value you as an employee and treat you like family! We also subscribe to www.Benefithub.Com where you can get 20-60% off 100,000 items such as tickets, restaurants, sporting events, and local deals. Work to create an environment you would want for YOUR own loved one!We're more than a company. We're a family.You hear it everywhere companies describing themselves as a family. But families are all different, and so is the way they look at work and life. This is what makes us the best kind of family. We recognize each person's talents, skills and personality and bring that into their position. We encourage people to become the best they can be and hold the to high standards. That's because we believe in them, and their success. These family ties, so to speak, are part to every decision we make as a company.We don't just work together we laugh, eat and learn together as a staff and with our residents! We believe that every day can be a good one, for both employees and residents. Dedicated to this philosophy for more than 30 years, we've learned that the secret to everything working, celebrating and even getting through the tough stuff is doing it with love. By working to create the kind of community we would want for our own loved ones, where warmth, love and respect are abundant, we also create a unique, positive and caring workplace. Feeling valuable, special and loved isn't just a goal for our residents. It's how we want everyone to experience our community.Caregiver or Med Aide position details:Assist residents with activities of daily living as outlined in the resident service plan and within the parameters of State and Federal regulations.Perform assigned cleaning duties in resident rooms, dining room, kitchen, bathrooms and/or common areas.Maintain an orderly and safe living environment.Monitor health and well-being of residents and follow procedures to document care and report changes or concerns to appropriate staff. Provide input into resident service plans.Assist with meal preparation and service.Respond to medical, fire or weather emergencies as directed.Drive Community vehicle(s) as needed for resident transportation.Engage residents in conversation and reminiscing; encourage socialization.Assist with the activity program as directed by the Program Coordinator or Supervisor.Identify supplies needed to perform tasks and report needs to Supervisor.Carry out other duties as assignedReliable and punctual attendance is required.Caregiver or Med Aide knowledge, skills and abilities:Establish and maintain constructive relationships with co-workers, residents, families and visitorsPromote residence and the Company in a positive wayParticipate in staff, resident, family, marketing or Company activities and events as directedProven track record of integrityExcellent verbal/written communication and problem-solving skillsMaintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, prospective residents, facility operations and personnelWork independently and/or interact with team members at all levels and promote teamworkPrioritize, multi-task, and maintain flexibility in a fast paced, service oriented, environmentMinimum of 1 year working in health care environment preferredCome on, join the family!If you'd like to join a group of passionate, caring people who use our collective experiences to positively impact the lives of our people every day, talk to us! Together, we're working to redefine what senior care should be. Learn more at www.Agemark.Com, or just click " Apply Now" to get started. EOE.Care, serve and love because there's no other way to take care of family.

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