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Job Title: Caregiver
Overall Responsibilities
Responsible for the hands on delivery of care and assistance with activities of daily living for all residents. Provides care in a manner that meets or exceeds expectations.
Job Responsibilities
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Provide assistance to residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, cooking, incontinence, cleaning, medication administration, laundry, oral care.
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Maintain the dignity and privacy of all residents. Protect all resident rights.
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Assist residents with personal needs as requested, while helping to maintain the resident’s independence and well-being.
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Document appropriate services delivered to residents and any significant changes in condition.
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Report any concerns with the health and well-being to the Resident Care Coordinator, Administrator Nurse.
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Maintain and protect the confidentiality of resident information at all times.
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Meet or exceed, the standards of appearance; comply with the sanitation rules, hygiene and health standards of community personnel.
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Serve meals in a fine and gracious manner, ensuring the dignity and nutritional needs of the residents.
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Responsible for administration of resident medications according to the nurse practice act.
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At times responsible for cooking, cleaning, and serving meals.
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Willingness to work with the elderly.
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Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Universal Precautions
Exposure to blood/bodily fluids is likely.
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Physical Requirements
Has the ability to do the occasional heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs).