Caregiver Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the provision of resident services, including assistance with personal care, medications, social and recreational activities, meal services, and other tasks as needed to facilitate the continued well-being of the resident.
REPORTS TO: Residence Manager / Owners of Company
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Must be 18 years of age or older. High school diploma or equivalent in education, training and experience. Must maintain current CPR and first-aid certifications and meet in-service training requirements. Experience performing caregiving tasks preferred but not required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
-Desire to work with the elderly in an environment that upholds their privacy, dignity, choice, independence, and individuality.
-Able to organize and utilize time appropriately to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
-Able to work well with others and to function effectively as part of a team.
-Good grooming and a willingness to follow dress requirements.
-Cheerful, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to learn new knowledge/skills.
-Able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds, to occasionally lift more than 50 pounds, and to spend long periods of time walking/standing.
-General understanding of the needs of the elderly
-Willingness to learn
-Ability to communicate effectively and provide excellent customer service to residents, families, staff, vendors and general public
Responsibilities:
-Adhere to and convey a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents.
-Review resident service plans as needed to maintain familiarity with resident services needs and preference.
-Review the Staff Communication log and corresponding resident Service Notes on a daily basis for information about changes in resident service needs and/or health conditions.
-Provide personal services to residents as assigned and as indicated on resident Service Plans. Personal services include assisting residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
-Assist residents with medications and/or treatments as indicated in the medication book, as assigned and allowed by regulation.
-Respond to calls from the emergency call system in a timely manner.
-Demonstrate knowledge of and follows infection control procedures.
-Assist as requested with meal services, including setting up tables, serving meals and cleaning up the dining room.
-Assist in maintaining a clean, comfortable and safe environment by providing housekeeping and laundry services as needed.
-Assist in maintaining a home-life environment by providing emotional and social support, and encouraging independence.
-Transfer and gets residents to and from activities and meals according to their individual service plans.
-Assist with individual resident and group social / recreational activities as requested; encourages resident participation in activities.
-Monitor for changes in resident needs, preferences, and/or health status, and reports/documents any changes according to established procedures.
-Express compassion to residents, staff and guests on a consistent basis.
-Respond to emergencies in an appropriate manner as per training received.
-Perform all other duties as assigned.