Description
SUMMARY
The Caregiver provides personal care and periodic support to other resident focused services such as meal service, activities, and cleaning. All work actions are done with adherence to organizational and regulatory requirements.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Adheres to the written Resident Care Plan to:
Assist residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, toileting and nutritional needs. Also provides assistance with preparing meals, laundry and maintaining a clean, safe physical environment.
Assist residents with ambulation and transfers.
Assist residents with medical administration and maintains related reporting requirements.
Performs delegated tasks as instructed by the RN Administrator, Executive Director or Lead Caregiver.
Performs acceptable standard healthcare practices.
Assists with housekeeping duties in resident or common areas (vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, cleaning, etc.) as directed.
Observes and reports resident’s condition and safety hazards to RN Administrator or Executive Director in a timely manner.
Documents observations and activities in an accurate, complete and timely manner.
Protects residents’ health information according to HIPPA policies and procedures and federal and state law and regulations.
Maintains knowledge of State Regulations and updates for DHS 83 and 89. Attends all mandatory in-service training opportunities.
