Caregiver

Description

Your Responsibilities:

• Assists with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Assists with the daily physical and hygienic care needs of residents as directed
• Makes beds and changes bed linens
• Assists residents in preparing for activity and social programs
• Assists and accompany residents with travel when necessary
• Prepares residents for meals and record resident’s intake or acceptance of food
• Advises supervising charge nurse of residents’ status and condition at beginning and end of shift and documents observations as required
• Maintains records and flow sheets accurately and timely
• Measures and records vitals and weights as instructed
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident information and ensures resident privacy
• Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, ADON or DON
• Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards
• Assists families and other visitors as needed