Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

Summary The primary purpose of the Caregiver position is to interact directly with residents, provide comfort, monitor vital signs, assist with daily living needs and routine nursing care in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan or as directed by management. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Provides residents with quality personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths. Provides activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary; ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; provides fresh water and serves between meal and bedtime snacks. Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine; recording intake and output information. Observes any changes in resident physical or mental status and communicates to the Executive Director or Resident Assistant Supervisor. Provides laundry and housekeeping services to residents, as assigned. Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients' call lights and requests; reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor. Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records. Assists with resident activity programs as assigned. Complies with HIPAA Privacy Act by protecting confidential patient information. Relieves at front desk, providing constant coverage for call and alarm system, as well as clerical and secretarial support as requested. Follows all policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment. Looks for ways to improve community functioning. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications and Skills Strong desire to work with the elderly. English literate and with strong written and verbal communication skills. Must demonstrate on an ongoing basis the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and other departments. Consistently demonstrates a pleasant demeanor, tone of voice, supports the philosophy and approach to care used by the Community. Ability to multitask and willingness to learn. Keeps resident information confidential; respects resident’s rights, respects privacy and right to self-determination of residents. Capable of working overtime and alternate shifts as needed. This position may require work on evenings, weekends and holidays. Comes to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrates dependability and punctuality. Must be 18 years of age Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent required. Prior Caregiver experience preferred, but not required. Healthcare/Long Term Care experience preferred. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Exposure to blood/bodily fluids is likely. Lifts and/or carries up to 25 pounds on routine basis. Lifts and/or carries up to 80 pounds on an infrequent basis. Spends long periods of time on feet, moves intermittently during working hours and is subject to frequent interruptions. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations Reach: Frequently Sit: Moderately to infrequently Stand: Frequently Walk: Frequently. Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.