Caregiver Job Description
Position Summary
Responsible for meeting the daily personal care needs of the residents in a manner that aligns with the company’s mission and values. Anticipates, identifies, and reports care needs. Supervises medications for residents using established procedures under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Reviews medication administration records (MAR) and administers medications to right resident, right dose, right time, right medication, and right route.
Essential Duties
• Attends to the personal care needs of residents in a timely manner and helps with ADLs as requested by residents or directed by supervisor.
• Provides personal care services to residents such as assistance with bathing, dressing, attendance at
• meals, laundry, etc. with attention to individual resident needs (i.e., hair is combed, shoes are tied,
• oral hygiene, etc.)
• Anticipates and identifies any resident care needs and reports to supervisor (i.e., hygiene needs, broken eyeglasses, skin rash, lost hearing aids, supply needs, etc.).
• Responds to the needs of family members as appropriate
• Maintains open communication with supervisor and/or peers to promote awareness of resident issues.
• Monitors the safety and well-being of residents
• Reports suspicion of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of resources as required by regulation.
• Reports changes in resident status, health or otherwise, to supervisor.
• Monitors and documents resident’s condition as directed.
• Assists residents with prescribed daily medication routine as appropriate and in accordance with state law.
• Alerts RN/LPN and/or supervisor of any questions or concerns with medication records/supply.
• Ensures that proper documentation occurs timely including any refusal of medication and/or treatment.
• Restocks medication carts, drawers and/or storage areas with miscellaneous supplies only (i.e., gloves, sanitizer cups, etc.)
• Completes work orders to communicate necessary replacements or repairs.
• Attends, participates, and contributes to monthly staff meetings addressing resident and departmental needs
• Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications & Experience
• Per the state of operation requirements, Medication certification; QMAP-A/L, Med Tech, Med Aide, Nurse Delegation