Caregiver FC

Overview

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Job Number: CRGVRAL
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Job Title:

Caregiver
• FLSA Status:
Non-exempt
• Department:
Assisted Living or Memory Care (Journey)
• Date Reviewed: 4/12/21
• Reviewed by:
Veronica Akers

The Caregiver is responsible for providing personal assistance and routine daily care and services related to the residents in accordance with the Resident Care Profile, and as may be directed by the Executive Director and Health Services Director in order to enhance the residents’ independence and quality of life. This position is at a Well Quest Living community. In addition, the Caregiver is responsible for assisting residents with recreational activities to help maintain their optimum level of functioning.

Reports to:

Health Services Director or Journey Care Director or Journey Program Director, as assigned.

• Assist residents in their Activities of Daily Living (ADL) tasks as needed and directed, including bathing, grooming, personal and dental hygiene, transportation to meals and activities, bowel and bladder functions, shaving, dressing, and hair care.
• Respond to resident needs promptly while maintaining each resident’s self-respect, personal dignity, safety and confidentiality.
• Assist residents into and out of bed and wheelchair as needed, following safe lifting/transferring techniques.
• Assist residents at mealtime, providing assistance with serving meals and clearing tables; deliver room trays as directed.
• Encourage residents to participate in daily activities such as bed making, laundry, and setting tables.
• Encourage and assist residents in keeping rooms neat and maintaining a safe environment.
• Ensure residents are dressed and groomed appropriately.
• Communicate any observed or suspected resident change of condition to a supervisor immediately.
• Respond timely to resident pull cords/alerts. Carry radio on person and respond as required.
• Assist Activities Department staff in carrying out planned activities and assist residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
• Ensure resident care sign-off sheets are completed by the end of each shift.
• Assist new residents with arranging personal items and help familiarize them to new surroundings.
• Assist Medication Aides in their duties and assume medication aide activities when needed.
• Use Universal Precautions and follow policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Perform fire and safety procedures as needed to ensure resident/staff safety.
• Display tact and friendliness when dealing with residents, families and visitors.
• Attend scheduled in-service classes and mandatory staff meetings.
• Maintain all required certifications/licensures as required by state law or company policy.
• Support the community’s marketing efforts through positive interaction during property tours and telephone contact with the public, as directed by a supervisor.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents and guests, following established safety standards.
• Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.
• Support a positive and professional image through actions and dress.
• Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned by the Health Services Director, Journey Care Director, Journey Program Director or Executive Director.

Education
:
Must be 18 years of age or older. High school diploma or equivalent. Obtain Food Handlers Card, if required.

Experience
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One year experience in a health care environment or equivalent preferred.

Skills
:
Ability to do simple mathematical calculations.

Reasoning Skills
:
Ability to work patiently with cognitively impaired individuals.

Oral/Written
:
Communication skills; ability to read, write, and speak English; ability to follow oral and written directions.

Equipment Used
:
Standard household equipment (dishwasher, iron, vacuum cleaner, washer, dryer); computer and standard office equipment.

Physical Effort
:
Must be mobile; ability to assist cognitively impaired people with activities of daily living; able to perform physical requirements of the job; good health verified by a health screening.

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