Caregiver

Summary of Responsibility

Provides routine daily nursing care and services that support the care delivered to residents requiring long-term or rehabilitative care, in accordance with the established nursing care procedures and as directed by the supervisor.

Duties

• 1.
• Assists the resident in any daily routines, any personal care and housekeeping tasks that the resident needs assistance in performing.
• 2.
• Reports observations and other pertinent information related to the care of the resident.
• 3.
• Provides services that support the care delivered to the resident and daily review care plans to determine ID changes in the daily care routine have been made.
• 4.
• Provides input in the formulation and evaluation of standards of care.
• 5.
• Participates in the identification of staff educational needs.
• 6.
• Conducts self in a professional manner in compliance with unit facility policies.
• 7.
• Surveys for safety and picks up resident’s room each day.
• Removes all soiled linens from rooms.
• Bed linens, towels and wash cloths are to be changed once a week or as necessary.
• 8.
• Assists with Activity Participation including encouragement of residents to participate, leading and performing activity programs, and documentation of residents participation.
• 9.
• Ensures that all resident call lights are promptly answered, followed by appropriate responses to requests.
• 10.
• Assists with dietary responsibilities, including serving meals and cleaning meal area, as needed.
• 11.
• Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.
• 12.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or the Executive Director.

Education and Experience

• 1.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent is required.
• 2.
• Previous Nursing Assistant experience or student nurse preferred.
• 3.
• Completion of certification program for Nursing Assistants preferred.
• 4.
• Experience working with the elderly is desirable.
• 5.
• Must be able to read, speak and write the English language.
• 6.
• Must be certified in C.P.R., first aid training and documentation of Personal Hygiene training with nurse instructor.