Caregiver 3rd Shift

Qualifications

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent or have a minimum of 1 (one) year of experience providing direct care to the geriatric population under the direction of a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Register Nurse.

Job Summary

Provides personal care and encouragement to the resident promoting a home like atmosphere where the resident/responsible party participates in the care planning process.

Reports To

Administrator, Supervisor on shift

Essential Job Duties

While on duty, the CAREGIVER will

Always uphold and practice residents’ rights .

Make self-aware of and practice all of the policies and procedures that are relevant to all aspects of his/her performance while on facility premises.

Read all posted directions and follow through as directed.

Report immediately to the Resident Care Director or Administrator regarding any resident, employee or visitor incident, including all falls, skin traumas, change of condition or situation that has the potential to cause harm to any of those involved.

Report all resident information including change of condition, results of procedures, or abnormal resident responses as directed by Comfort Care’s verbal and written reporting policies.

Approach all residents in a gentle manner introducing self and informing resident about the care that is to be given.

Direct visitors inquiring about a resident’s condition to the Resident Care Director or Administrator.

Acquire an awareness of properly functioning equipment and immediately report any need for repairs.

Recognize and support residents’ needs related to cultural backgrounds and spiritual needs and respects the religious beliefs of individual residents.

Demonstrate understanding of the aging process through its application in the care of residents.

Know and use medical terms and Comfort Care approved abbreviations relevant to caring for residents.

Acquire knowledge of and apply Comfort Care safety approaches including fire, disaster...