A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
The primary purpose of your job position is to provide the residents with daily support services in accordance with our established resident care procedures, as may be directed by the Wellness Director.
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Administrative Functions Record required entries on communication books, forms, incident reports (if instructed), etc.,in an informative and descriptive manner. Report all accidents and incidents you observe or that may be communicated to you and complete required documentation. Report all changes in the resident's condition to the Wellness Director immediately. Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Functions Participate in welcoming new residents. Assist new residents and their families, if needed, during move-in. Assist residents with packing when they are being discharged, if requested, or if admitted to hospital if requested and time allows. Assist with resident with loading/unloading as necessary. Personnel Functions Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks. Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, as instructed by your supervisor. Notify the supervisor if you will be late. Comply with all attendance requirements including finding your own replacement when you must be absent. If you cannot find your replacement, you must contact your supervisor at least 2 hours before the shift begins. Cooperate with activities, culinary and housekeeping staff to assure that services are adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the workplace. Meet with your supervisor on a regularly scheduled basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services. Personal Care Functions Discuss with outgoing shift resident condition, obtain keys, walkie talkies and beeper, and read communication book upon reporting for duty. Assist residents with daily dental and mouth care (i.e. brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.), as necessary. Assist residents with dressing/undressing as necessary. Assist residents with hair care (i.e. combing, brushing, shampooing, etc.), as necessary. Make beds neatly. Change all soiled bed linens and wash immediately. Assist with bowel and bladder functions and clean-up occasional incontinence accidents, as necessary. Remove all soiled incontinent products and pads immediately. Assist residents with preparing for medical tests and doctors appointments, as necessary. Assist residents in preparing for activity and social programs, as necessary. Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids. Assist in transporting residents to/from meals, activities and social programs, as necessary. Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, showers, etc., as necessary. Answer resident emergency calls promptly. Assist residents in walking with or without self-help devices as instructed. Check residents routinely, per their assessment, to assure that their personal care needs are being met.
Pay:
$16.00 - $18.00 per hour Application Question(s): Will you be able to pass a drug screening and background check?
License/Certification:
CNA or CMT license (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Ability to
