Caregiver

Job Title: Caregiver Location: Chandler, AZ Job Responsibilities Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan. Allow and encourage residents to do as much of their own care as possible. Serve meals to residents in the dining room or apartments and may assist in preparing meals following preplanned menus. Encourage residents to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the resident’s right to free choice and records and reports changes in resident’s eating habits to the supervisor. Initiate and participate in leisure activities provided for residents as described in the activity calendar and encourage residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs to develop friendships with other residents. Maintain residents’ records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures; documents medication distribution as applicable, leisure activities, incidents, and observations; reports any changes in resident’s physical condition and/or behavior, and visitors; observes and reports the health and emotional condition of each resident; and promptly reports all changes to the supervisor. Assist residents with medication as defined in medication procedure; assist or supervise residents who self-administer medication; follow physician orders and state laws to administer medications to residents who cannot self-administer their medications; and exhibit understanding of and follow medication policies and procedures. Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents; perform general housekeeping; and follow cleaning schedules for resident laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, and other areas. Follow proper procedures in emergency situations and respond promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance. Know the location of each resident, remind them to sign out when they leave the building, and notify the supervisor immediately if unable to locate a resident. Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers. Qualifications High School or GED. Must be over 18 years old. Must have a valid driver’s license and provide current registration and insurance proof. Must have reliable transportation. Some positions may require the following: Current fingerprint card. CPR certification. Current first aid certification. #J-18808-Ljbffr