Caregiver ALF

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Description

POSITION: Caregiver

DEPARTMENT: Nursing

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director Of Nursing

POSITION SUMMARY:

To maintain a safe, secure Community through close supervision of the residents. Works at the direction of the DON according to scheduled duties. Meets resident’s needs by helping with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, walking, eating, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Demonstrate compatibility with Pine Hills Retirement Community missions and operating philosophies.
2. Demonstrate the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all residents and staff.
3. The ability to pass a satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Urine Drug Test.

PHYSICAL, PSYCHILOGICAL AND ERGONOMIC REQUIREMENTS:

Successful performance of essential functions can best be achieved through consistent application of current knowledge, use of good judgment, common sense, ability to carry out priorities, positive response to change, effective use of interpersonal skills and ongoing communications with residents, staff, families and others involved in the services provided to our residents.

Working conditions consist of:

• Sitting, standing, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting 30-40 pounds (up to 60lbs on an occasional basis) and moving intermittently during working hours.
• Multiple and varying work environments.
• Subject to frequent interruptions and stressful situations and must be able to continue business operations in an efficient and congenial manner.
• Involved with residents, family members, personnel, visitors, etc. under all conditions and circumstances.

SAFETY:

All employees are to be aware of total community and departmental safety and emergency procedures. Additionally, they are responsible for resolving, reporting and anticipating potentially hazardous conditions.

Requirements:

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Demonstrates knowledge of respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident.
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and community property.
• Able to arrive and begin work on time and report for duty as scheduled on all shifts; weekends and holidays if applicable.
• Provides observation of resident’s condition and reports changes to Director of Nursing or Executive Director.
• Gives general assistance to residents with ADL’s according to their plan of care.
• Documentation- completes all documentation on a timely basis, prepares necessary reports for physician visits, schedules upcoming/needed appointments and arranges bus for transportation.
• Treats resident’s information as confidential material, knowledge of resident rights.
• If requested, assist in resident moves, collect personal belongings of former residents for pick up by family members and dispersal and disposal of donated items as needed.
• Reports work orders and unsafe conditions to appropriate department as necessary.
• Applies infection control techniques to prevent spread of disease and infection.
• Identifies safety hazards and reports to Maintenance or Executive Director. 
• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques.
• Knowledge and demonstration of fire evacuation procedures according to Fire Evacuation Plan.
• Supports and encourages a harmonious workplace, promotes teamwork, recognizes responsibilities and performs them willingly.
• Responds to changes in staffing and works overtime in emergency situations.
• Attend community in-services and in-house training programs as required.
• Abide by the policies and procedures of Pine Hills Retirement Community.
• Annual training through Educare will be completed as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned or delegated.