Caregiver Job Description
• Empathy and the ability to care for the client's social, emotional, physical, and mental health. • Proficient with the proper handling of medications. • Ability to multi-task, be flexible and organized. • Ability to remain calm and handle any emergencies that may arise. • Exceptionally patient, good at listening and responding to others' needs. • Proficient in some domestic chores such as preparing meals and cleaning. • Trained in specialized areas of care, for example, dementia or Alzheimer's disease. • Trained to be proficient in fall prevention. • Trained to assist with the resident’s activities of daily living, which include but not limit to incontinence care, transfers and mobility aid, peri care and personal hygiene. • Learn how to properly document for the medication management, progress notes, and incident reports. • Ability to communicate effectively about a resident’s care and concerns to the medical team and providers. • Learn about the requirements for preparing meals for a proper or specific diet. • Learn the requirements for remaining compliant with Kindred Hearts, DHS, and NWSDS guidelines and requirements. • Trained diabetic requirements for resident care, diet, and medication requirements. • Trained in the process of catheter care, and daily requirements. • Learn how to effectively work with Hospice staff and residents. To be show expectations of what is expected in care, reporting concerns.