Caregiver Job Description
The identified duties and responsibilities are representative of the basic functions, general nature and
level of work for the position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of the duties
required. Every Team Member is expected to perform essential functions that are similar or related to
the ones identified, and to follow supervisor direction and complete additional duties as requested and
assigned. The Caregiver is responsible for assisting residents in their Daily Living Activities including,
but not limited to: bathing, grooming, personal and dental hygiene, transportation to meals and
activities, bowel and bladder functions, etc., maintaining resident dignity and respect with superior
customer service and in accordance with all policies, procedures, regulations and guidelines.
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Essential Job Duties (Include % of time for each responsibility):
Respond to resident needs promptly and kindly while maintaining each resident’s self-respect,
personal dignity, personal safety and confidentiality (50%)
Read and follow care plans to ensure proper care is being given to their residents (10%)
Assist residents in their daily living activities including bathing, dressing, hygiene (including
shaving, hair care, etc.), meals, activities, bowel and bladder functions (including taking to
bathrooms, portable commodes, changing incontinency products, etc.)(20%)
Provide assistance at mealtime with selecting meals, serving, eating, clearing, delivering room
trays as needed or assigned (3%)
Transport residents as necessary assisting them into and out of bed, wheelchairs, etc.
following all safety/lifting and transferring techniques – escorting them to/from meals, activities,
or other transportation needs as requested or assigned (3%)
Perform regular safety checks on residents (1%)
Encourage residents to participate in daily activities such as bed making, laundry, cleaning,
setting tables, etc. (1%)
Invite, encourage, assist and lead residents in meaningful and life enriching activities (3%)
Clean, complete laundry, and assist with all other community activities and job duties as
required or assigned(1%)
Manage oxygen tanks and concentrators per MD orders for resident needs (1%)
Chart and document appropriate information (including incident reports) communicating any
observed or suspected resident change of condition to a supervisor immediately (4%)
Respond promptly to all resident alerts, carrying walkie-talkies and reacting to emergency or
other resident requests as needed (3%)
Ensure resident safety and comfort at all times, assisting in the performance of fire or other
safety drills (1%)
Position Description
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Non-Essential Job Duties:
Always display a positive and professional image through actions and dress and in
accordance with the MBK core values
Encourage teamwork through open communication with co-workers and other departments
Demonstrate effective time management skills so that all resident assignments are completed
daily per shift
Display tact and friendliness when dealing with residents, families, and guests
Adhere to all MBK policies and procedures related to meal breaks and rest periods
Perform other duties as consistent with the position and as assigned by the Director of Health
Services, and/or Director of Assisted Living, and/or Director of Memory Care, and/or Executive
Director