Caregiver

North Georgia Assisted Living•Dawsonville, GA

12d

About The Position

Provides routine daily nursing care and services that support care for residents requiring long-term or rehabilitative care. Work is performed in accordance with established nursing care procedures and as directed by the supervisor.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Ability to read, speak, and write English.
Certification in CPR and first aid training.
Documentation of Personal Hygiene training with a nurse instructor.

Nice To Haves

Previous Nursing Assistant experience or experience as a student nurse.
Completion of a Nursing Assistant certification program.
Experience working with the elderly.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily routines, personal care, and housekeeping tasks they need help performing.
Report observations and other pertinent information related to resident care.
Provide services that support resident care and review care plans daily to identify changes in daily care routines.
Provide input into the formulation and evaluation of standards of care.
Participate in identifying staff educational needs.
Conduct oneself professionally and comply with facility policies.
Survey for safety and tidy residents’ rooms daily; remove soiled linens and change bed linens, towels, and washcloths weekly or as necessary.
Assist with activity participation by encouraging residents, leading and performing activity programs, and documenting participation.
Promptly answer resident call lights and respond appropriately to requests.
Assist with dietary responsibilities, including serving meals and cleaning the meal area as needed.
Maintain confidentiality of pertinent resident care information.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or Executive Director.