Caregiver Job Description
Devinecare Health Services is currently hiring compassionate caregivers to make a difference in the life of the individuals and Aging that we served. The Caregiver will responsible for the patient care tasks to ensure that the patient receives the comprehensive and personalized care required. Job responsibilities include: • Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising. • Turning and repositioning bedridden patients. • Ensuring patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences. • Obtaining a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities. • Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff. • Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff. • Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine. • Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements. • Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses. Job Requirements: a. Current CPR/First Aid Certificate b. Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant. c. High school diploma or GED. d. In-depth knowledge of best practices in providing personal care. e. Able to pass a criminal background check f. Driver’s license and reliable transportation. g. Reliable, self-motivated and well-organize