Arizona State Certified Caregiver

Job Title: Arizona State Certified Caregiver *MUST BE STATE CERTIFIED

PURPOSE

This position is PT NOC Shift for the weekends and is responsible for creating the quality of life and experiences for our residents. On a daily occurrence, this position will assist with activities of daily living to include performing patient care activities under the supervision of the Resident Services Manager.

Specific Duties

• Support clinical staff in a calm and efficient manner during acute, emergency situations.
• Bathe residents by multiple methods: shower, bed bath and perennial care.

Follow prescribed bathing protocols. A thorough bathing process includes: shampooing/washing/rinsing/drying and moisturizing of hair and body parts thoroughly.

• Dress and groom (brush hair, shave, oral hygiene, etc.) residents. Provide nail care (no clipping but filing is included); evaluating the need for podiatry support.
• Perform housekeeping duties such as making beds, empty trash, wash dishes in sink (both occupied and unoccupied) and clean up after any unusual incontinence or injury as it occurs.
• Assist with prompt communication to maintain the integrity of Resident’s private areas and building in general by notifying maintenance and housekeeping department through work orders for repair and less than sanitary conditions.
• Measure, record and report vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure. Weigh residents monthly as ordered and as needed with concern for change in condition.
• Measure and record intake and output as ordered or requested by the Director of Clinical Care.
• Provide care that minimizes the risk of skin breakdown by being attentive to the resident’s hygiene, proper positioning and injury prevention. Observe and report the presence of skin breakdown to the Director of Clinical Care.
• Properly and safely lift, move, transfer and position residents in bed, wheelchairs and while using other equipment; use of gait belts for trans...