RCFE RESIDENT CAREGIVER (OVERNIGHT SHIFT)

NORTH EAST MEDICAL SERVICES•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RCFE Resident Caregiver assists residents with activities of daily living, consistent with their individualized plan of care. The role promotes independence, allowing residents to maintain the highest level of physical, mental, and social well-being possible. Caregivers are responsible for providing a comfortable, clean, and safe living environment, and observing residents for changes in their physical or emotional state, promptly reporting any changes to the Medication Aide and/or Director of Health Care Services. This position requires promoting and maintaining good public relations and providing care that protects and promotes respect, dignity, and privacy for all residents.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Sufficient education to demonstrate functional literacy
Ability to understand and to follow written and verbal directions
Able to express self adequately in written and/or oral communication with residents, families, co-workers, and administration
Must maintain current First Aid certification
Must maintain current CPR or BLS certification
Ability to receive and maintain a California Background Clearance through the Department of Social Services
Sufficient mobility and strength to move freely through the building, to assure resident safety at all times
Working knowledge and ability to comply with safety program, hazard communication, utilize safe work practices, request assistance and/or training as indicated
Demonstrates competence in the use of proper body mechanics
Utilize infection control procedures, hand washing, standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent the spread of infection and promote environmental health
Current knowledge of and compliance with all applicable facility policies, procedures and licensing regulations
Monitors physical environment for safety and/or fire hazards
Knowledge of emergency and disaster plan
Ability to remain calm in case of emergency
Provide first aid, as necessary
Successfully complete training requirements required by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Regulations and NEMS Assisted Living in a timely manner
Desire to work with the elderly
Good physical and mental health
Maintain a well-groomed professional appearance
Displays good judgment and common sense
Ability to work alone, as well as part of a team
Display patience, understanding and compassion
Dependable, thorough and accountable
Physical ability to spend extended periods of time on their feet
Effective use of interpersonal and communication skills
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Displays good judgment and problem solving
Ability to establish and carry out priorities within established time frame
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
Ability to work independently
Strong attention to detail
Excellent customer service
Must be able to fluently speak, read and write English

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a health care setting or work with the elderly population
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Fluent in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin)
Fluency in other languages

Responsibilities

Assists the residents in performing activities of daily living, consistent with the individualized plan of care
Promotes independence, allowing each resident to maintain the highest level of physical, mental and social well-being possible
Provides a comfortable, clean and safe living environment
Observes residents for changes in their physical or emotional state and promptly reports to the Medication Aide and/or Director of Health Care Services
Promote and maintain good public relations
Provides care in a manner that protects and promotes respect, dignity, and privacy
Assist with morning meals for residents as directed
Demonstrates competency in assisting the resident with all activities of daily living, to include bathing, grooming, dressing, oral care, toileting, transfers and mobility
Provides direct care according to plan of care and physician orders
Promotes the highest possible quality of life and level of independence for every resident
Ongoing observation and reporting of resident status, ability to recognize changes in resident’s conditions as evidenced by physical signs and symptoms, verbal expression or direct observation of changes in their physical, mental, emotional, social or functioning level
Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions
Maintains confidentiality of resident and facility information
Acts as a resident advocate when necessary, and is a mandated reporter of abuse
Completes required documentation of care and services delivered during shift on the Activities of Daily Living Sheet
Utilizes working care plan and 24 hour report form for continuity of care
Initiates accident/incident forms, as necessary
Reports relevant information to Supervisor including skin condition, compliance issues, resident risk factors, changes of condition, incidents, complaints or dissatisfaction expressed by resident or family, refusals of treatment, loss of resident property and unexplained injuries
Attend required orientation, training and on-going in-service education program, and apply all information to job duties
Provide on the job orientation to new employees
Working knowledge and ability to comply with safety program, hazard communication, utilize safe work practices, request assistance and/or training as indicated
Demonstrates competence in the use of proper body mechanics
Utilize infection control procedures, hand washing, standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent the spread of infection and promote environmental health
Current knowledge of and compliance with all applicable facility policies, procedures and licensing regulations
Monitors physical environment for safety and/or fire hazards
Knowledge of emergency and disaster plan
Ability to remain calm in case of emergency
Provide first aid, as necessary
Successfully complete training requirements required by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Regulations and NEMS Assisted Living in a timely manner
Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor