In Home Sitter Marrero (12-14) Hourly

Job Description

Job Description

Caregiver Job 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.
• Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible.
• Serves meals to resident in homes and may assist in preparing meals following preplanned menus.
• Encourages residents to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the resident’s right to free choice and records and reports changes in resident’s eating habits to the supervisor.
• Maintains residents’ records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures; documents medication distribution as applicable, leisure activities, incidents, and observations;
• reports any changes in resident’s physical condition and / or behavior, and visitors; observes and reports the health and emotional condition of each resident;

and promptly reports all changes to the supervisor.

• Assists residents with medication as defined in medication procedure; assists or supervises residents who self-administer medication;
• follows physician orders and state laws to administer medications to residents who cannot self-administer their medications;

and exhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and procedures.

• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents; performs general housekeeping; and follows cleaning schedules for resident laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, and other areas.
• Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance.
• Knows location of each resident, reminds them to sign out when they leave the building, and notifies the supervisor immediately if unable to locate a resident.
• Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.
• Must assist patient with light physical therapy and exercise

Caregiver Qualifications / Skills :

• Health promotion and maintenance
• Creating a safe, effective environment
• Motivating others
• Bedside manner
• Medical teamwork
• Promoting mental health
• Pain management
• Listening, analyzing information, and focusing on quality
• Physical ability to reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and lift up to 50 lbs. while avoiding potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements :

• High School Diploma or GED
• CNA Preferred
• Any state-mandated certification
• Minimum 1+ year(s) professional or personal experience supporting individuals with disabilities, mental illnesses, or challenging behaviors
• Must be over 21 years old

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