Caregiver
HOMEPLACE OF HENDERSON LLC• Henderson, KY, US, KY
•$15 - $18
About The Position
The Caregiver provides direct care to residents and promotes their highest level of functioning as directed by the supervisor. The role helps maintain a safe and neat resident environment and delivers quality services in accordance with facility standards and State and Federal Regulations. Caregivers are expected to show a passion for serving seniors and contribute to a positive environment for residents.
Requirements
- Compassion for and a desire to work alongside the aging population.
- Complete drug testing and a criminal record background check upon hire.
- Meet physical requirements that include bending, standing, lifting, stooping, sitting, walking, and stretching, and the ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Certification of completing an approved State Registered Nursing Assistant program is preferred.
- At least six months of experience in long-term care is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care according to residents’ individualized plans of care, including ADLs, IADLs, medication reminders, and assistance with self-administration of medication.
- Prepare residents for meals; assist them to and from the dining room; and help with meal setup and eating.
- Assist residents with toileting and incontinence care.
- Perform clinical procedures according to facility standards and scope-of-practice regulations.
- Perform vital signs, blood pressure checks, weights, and other trained procedures as directed by management.
- Provide prevention and restorative care, including range-of-motion exercises, ambulation, transfers, bathing, grooming, and other ADL care.
- Launder residents’ personal items, including personal laundry, sheets, and towels.
- Maintain education, comply with State and Federal Regulations, and keep current with resident care practices.
- Communicate effectively with management, coworkers, residents, families, visitors, and other disciplines.
- Follow fire, life safety, disaster, security, worker safety, and other emergency procedures.
- Maintain resident confidentiality and follow HIPAA policies.
- Seek out and perform other duties as assigned.
- Support the Homeplace mission of ensuring quality care and services so each day is the best day possible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
