Employment Opportunities
Arbor Living currently has employment opportunities for caregivers.
CNA is not required.
Please print and complete the Employment Application above and submit by email to arborliving@live.com or by fax to 262-968-9556.
Arbor Living Caregiver Duties:
-Plans and carries out activities for the residents to keep them engaged and mentally stimulated.
-Seeks out Community Resources for residents to participate in social activities with peers.
-Creates a stimulating and vibrant atmosphere that enhances the residents' daily lives and promotes well-being.
-Integrates the lives of residents with the life of the community they live within.
-Provides in-home personal care and services, which assist participants with activities of daily living, including toileting, showers, eating assistance, grooming and oral care. Assists participants in physical (e.g., exercise and walking) and recreational activities, and converses with residents.
-Provides limited homemaking services including preparing and serving meals and snacks according to specified nutritional needs and dietary restrictions as outlined on the plan of care.
-Performs light housekeeping tasks as outlined on plan of care including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, taking out trash, washing dishes, and doing laundry.
-Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team reporting regularly on personal care services provided and the self-care abilities of residents, including changes in residnets' condition. Makes suggestions regarding changes in resident plans of care based on observed resident changes in condition and/or residents’ expressed wishes.
-Keeps current on and follows individual resident care plans at all times.
-Adheres to safety requirements and participant care plans regarding use of assistive devices (e.g., gait belts, Hoyer lifts, slide boards, etc.).
-Uses proper infection control and proper standard precautions at all times according to policy and procedure.
-Observes residents for emotional, behavioral, and physical changes in condition including, but not limited to any changes in mood, skin integrity, bowel and bladder status, food/fluid intake, speech, ambulation and transfer ability. Promptly reports resident change of condition to staff.
-Provides support for residents, such as reminders to follow through with nursing instructions, taking medications ordered, and diet restrictions. Provides emotional reassurance as appropriate.
-Assists in identifying signs and symptoms indicating physical, emotional or behavioral change in clients, including, but not limited to, changes with skin, bowel and bladder status, food/fluid intake, mood or transferring/ambulation skills. Promptly reports these indicators to the staff and/or Manager.
-Maintains accurate and current written records indicating ongoing documentation of services provided, and resident’s functioning.
-Follows appropriate medical emergency procedures according individual resident plan of care.
-Escorts residents for medical, dental, optometry, rehabilitation, and other appointments as
necessary.
-Assures punctuality for residents’ scheduled visits and van rides.
-Attends staff and resident care planning meetings and department and agency in-services as required.
