AL Caregiver

SUMMARY

The Caregiver is responsible for providing personal assistance and routine daily care and services related to the residents in accordance with the Resident Care Profile, and as may be directed by the Executive Director and Health Services Director in order to enhance the residents’ independence and quality of life. This position is at a WellQuest Living community. In addition, the Caregiver is responsible for assisting residents with recreational activities to help maintain their optimum level of functioning. Reports to: Health Services Director or Journey Care Director or Journey Program Director, as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

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The essential duties and responsibilities described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the basic functions of the position. While every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Assist residents in their Activities of Daily Living (ADL) tasks as needed and directed. This includes bathing, grooming, personal and dental hygiene, transportation to meals and activities, bowel and bladder functions (e.g., take to bathroom, portable commode, change incontinency products, etc.), shaving, dressing, and hair care.
• Respond to resident’s needs promptly while maintaining each resident’s

self- respect, personal dignity, personal safety and confidentiality.

• Assist residents into and out of bed and wheelchair as needed, following safe lifting/transferring techniques.
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