Caregiver

Job Overview

Position Summary

The Caregiver / Med Tech is responsible for all duties in relation to safely providing for the

resident’s care and well-being. It requires a responsible demeanor in order for the resident

population to have confidence in your ability to provide for their care needs. It is critical for you

to call for assistance if you are unsure of how to manage a situation.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintains the community’s philosophy.

2. Is knowledgeable of policies and procedures.

3. Read and understands the daily 24-hour communication reports.

4. Understands the resident alert status and what to be aware of where the resident is

concerned and reports any changes immediately.

5. Understands and agrees to follow the resident’s interim service plan as care needs

change.

6. Is aware of the changing needs of the residents and fellow employee’s information.

7. Assist with all of the care needs a resident might require including, but not limited to,

toileting, ambulation, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, escorting, and transferring

from place to place.

8. Have good communication skills,

9. Maintain confidentiality with resident and fellow employee’s information.

10. Appropriate phone etiquette.

11. Notifies Resident Care Coordinator/Health and Wellness Director of resident changes of

condition.

12. Will assist in the dining room during meal times including, but not limited to, set up,

take meal/beverage orders, serve, bus tables.

13. Will assist with activities when required and/or be responsible for getting the residents

to schedule activities.

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14. Will be responsible for getting the resident ready and to the lobby for scheduled

appointments.

15. Will be aware of what constitutes a change of condition and report to Resident Care

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