Job Description
The Caregiver will provide care to residents and perform basic ADL's activities under the direction of the Licensed Nurse.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan.
- Maintain a clean and safe resident environment.
- Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and the importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor.
- Perform post-mortem care as needed.
- Perform routine care rounds on each assigned resident, at minimum, every two hours (or more frequently if indicated).
- Follows proper procedures and respond promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance.
- Knows the location of each resident and notifies the supervisor immediately if unable to locate a resident.
- Follows proper procedure for clocking in and out for shifts.
- Follows guidelines for uniforms and wear daily.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Become part of a team of dedicated peers who enjoy their jobs and maintain a positive and humorous experience.
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent judgement and decision-making skills.
- Basic understanding of medical terminology.
- Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions.
- Able to communicate in English, talk and hear effectively to convey instructions and information to residents and team members.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and 1-2 years’ experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- Desire experience in a similar setting.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk 75% of the day; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear, pushing, pulling or grasping. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.
- Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and other conditions.
- Use personal protective equipment and supplies when needed.
- Must Clear Criminal Background Check
Compensation details: 20-22 Hourly Wage
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Work at office, Immediate start, Shift work,