Caregiver

Amada Senior Care Chesapeake•Chesapeake, VA

12d

About The Position

A Caregiver is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and provides personal care services to meet client needs. Assignments are made to promote quality, continuity, and client safety. The Caregiver provides services as directed by the Director of Nursing or Registered Nurse Supervisor and does not perform duties considered nursing practice under the State's Nurse Practice Act. The role does not include administering medications, taking physician's orders, or performing procedures that require the training, knowledge, and skill of a licensed nurse. Care is provided in clients' homes or other settings, including institutions such as hospitals. The position may involve travel to client homes or sites within a local or regional territory, and may include exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. The role may also involve work in a high-paced office environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current CPR certification.
Current physical or tuberculosis test (TB/TST/PPD tests, if applicable).
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Valid state-required proof of auto insurance.
At least one year of documented experience.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
Empathy for client needs.
Treat clients, families, staff, and the public courteously and respectfully, and present a positive public image.
Ability to work as a team member.
Must not perform duties considered nursing practice under the State's Nurse Practice Act, including administering medications, taking physician's orders, or performing procedures requiring a licensed nurse's training, knowledge, and skill.
Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push, and pull.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Visual and hearing acuity required.

Responsibilities

Provide client services as directed by the Director of Nursing or Registered Nurse Supervisor.
Provide personal care, including bathing, hygiene, grooming and oral care, dressing and undressing, and toileting assistance.
Perform light housekeeping, change bed linens, make the client's bed, and maintain an orderly client environment.
Prepare meals, clean up after meals, and assist with feeding or feed clients who cannot feed themselves.
Assist with client self-administration of medication by providing medication reminders; do not administer medications.
Support skin care and help prevent skin breakdown by turning and repositioning clients and encouraging movement.
Assist clients with active and passive range of motion as defined by the plan of care.
Help clients walk and transfer, and assist with walking and transportation to doctor appointments, outdoor activities, and shopping.
Take and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
Measure and record height and weight.
Measure and document intake and output as required.
Help provide a safe client environment and promote quality care by following established policies, procedures, and standards.
Follow infection-control principles and Universal Precautions.
Respond rapidly and appropriately in emergency situations.
Use equipment properly and safely.
Respect client rights, including privacy and dignity during care, the right to accept or refuse care, and confidentiality of client information.
Maintain confidentiality and security of client medical information.
Travel to client homes or sites as needed for client care and attend required job training and conferences.