Job Description
Job description The caregiver assists older or disabled people who are functionally, physically, and/or socially impaired and need 24-hour oversight. The caregivers role is to assist residents with those activities of daily living that they are unable to perform without help, fostering at all times residents independence and freedom of choice. All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the philosophy of Home Support.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
1. Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Provides assistance as needed with Dressing and undressing (clothing should be clean and appropriate for the season) Bathing Personal hygiene (shaving, dental hygiene, nail care, hair care, foot care) Mobility devices (cane, walker, wheelchair, crutches) including monitoring of safe transfer and ambulation techniques Care of ADL devices such as eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing aids 2. Instrumental Activities of Daily Living:
Provides assistance as needed with Telephone (assistance with calls, phone repairs, hearing, and vision adaptive devices) Housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning bathroom, bed making and bed changes Laundry Escorts residents and coordinates internal transportation needs and external as needed Mail delivery, resident's personal correspondence 3. Medication Assistance:
Assists residents with administration of medications, including monitoring of medication supplies and documentation 4. Health Maintenance and Monitoring Tasks:
Observes and reports changes in residents' physical condition and cognitive and emotional status to the Director/LPN as needed Conducts room checks and resident rounds Monitors for environment safety hazards Records incidents, errors, or accidents Records resident and resident-related events 5. Dining:
Assists in a variety of tasks relating to dining, encouraging independence (escorting residents to dining room if needed, setting up and cleaning tables, serving meals, and bussing tables). May be required to prepare meals and snacks.6. Emergency Preparedness:
Responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations 7. Facility Housekeeping and Maintenance Vacuums, dusts, and cleans commons areas on schedule and as needed Replaces things such as light bulbs, garbage liners, batteries, etc. Leadership:
Plans and completes duties with minimal direction from supervisor Works collaboratively with peers and other team members Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations Follows up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns Qualifications:
1. Must be trained in the services you will provide to residents and are capable of doing assigned duties. 2. Must be able to think, act, and intervene independently in both routine and emergency situations. 3. Must be self-motivated and function as an "in-charge" person. 4 Must be able to relate to residents and staff in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances. 5. Must be able to work flexible hours and participate in holiday activities. Work Setting and Environment:
1. Work is performed primarily indoors although residents are welcome to be outdoors for special events or just for fresh air. Clients homes are well-lighted and clean with some exposure to dust. Heat, air conditioning, and humidity are controlled in the building's heating and air conditioning system with a temperature variance of 72-78 degrees. 2. Exposure to loud or unpleasant voices and chance for bodily injury. 3. Periodic stress of working with sick residents and their families, combined with the resident who may be confused, irrational, highly agitated or given to abrupt mood swings and at times confused.' ' Work Remotely No Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$20,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year Benefits:
Life insurance Schedule:
10 hour shift 12 hour shift 4 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overnight shift People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Shift availability: Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Work Location:
In person. Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$20,000.00 - $30,000.00 per year Benefits:
Life insurance Shift availability: Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Ability to Commute:
Milwaukee, WI 53215 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate:
Milwaukee, WI 53215: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location:
In person
