Caregiver

Carriage House Inn•Shelbyville, TN

18d

About The Position

The Caregiver provides routine daily nursing care and services that support care delivered to residents requiring long-term or rehabilitative care. The role follows established nursing care procedures and the direction of the supervisor. The schedule is 6pm to 10pm with alternating weekends.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Previous Nursing Assistant experience or student nurse experience.
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 supporting resident care and review care plans daily to identify changes in daily care routines.
Provide input in 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, pick up 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 resident participation.
Promptly answer resident call lights and appropriately respond 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.