Caregiver

Overview :

The Caregiver is responsible for the implementation of resident care by assisting in the activities of daily living, activities, programs, housekeeping and laundry services. The provision of these services must be performed to ensure the health, welfare, safety and independence of our residents as the primary concern.

Responsibilities :

Assist residents with; activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, dressing and grooming, transfers, ambulation, which may include wheelchair mobility

Encourage the residents to take an active part in the planned activities

Participate in set up of dining room as directed, serve meals to residents, and assist residents during meal time as needed

Provide laundry services as directed or as needed by a resident

Clean a resident's room on a weekly basis by vacuuming carpets, sweeping and washing tile floors, sanitizing as necessary

Practice safety procedures and comply with the established reporting of incidents, accidents and injuries to associates or residents

Complete all training and orientation requirements and attend all in-service training as outlined by State regulations and policies and procedures

Report all changes in resident's status immediately to the charge nurse

Maintain local and state certification, if applicable

Comply with company policies and procedures

Clock in and out on their time card, no sooner than six (6) minutes before or after their scheduled shift

Follow the instructions and supervision of their shift supervisor and will follow the chain of command when solving problems

Call in appropriately to allow their shift to be filled if the need arises. Must call them self unless physically unable to do so and must call in two (2) hours before the shift is to start

Follow resident's rights

REPORT ANY OTHER EMPLOYEE THAT IS NOT DOING THEIR JOB OR THAT IS BEING ABUSIVE TOWARD A RESDIENT OR STEALING FROM A RESIDENT OR ANYTHING THAT IS AGAINST THE WORK ETHIC OF REGENCY RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Understands this is an AWAKE facility and that they are required on the night shift to be awake and alert at all times for the safety of the resident and the facility

Understands that to refuse to do an assigned task will result in termination

May be asked to stay extra time or to stay overnight in the facility in winter months if the need arises to help care the for residents in the event of disasters

Will be expected to respond to an emergency call in the event of a disaster, fire or evacuation of the facility

Physical :

Requires frequent sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stooping, twisting, pushing, and walking

Must be able to lift at least fifty (50) pounds

Must be able to operate standard housekeeping equipment such as vacuums, mops, etc

Mental :

Must be alert and attentive to detail

Able to read, write and follow written instructions

Able to make positive decisions and show good judgment

Must present a neat, clean, and professional appearance and demonstrate a positive and cheerful attitude towards other associates and residents and their families

Environment :

Must understand that they are subject to exposure to hazardous chemicals and infectious substances

During winter weather may be exposed to inclement conditions