Caregiver

Objective: Caregivers are responsible for assisting residents in all activities of daily living except for medication management and some therapies and treatments. Activities of Daily Living include: mobility, safety, hearing, vision, speech, cognition and behavior, showering, dressing, grooming, laundry, housekeeping, dining, toileting, and activities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Check in with the Med Aide on your shift and the Caregivers on the shifts before and after yours. • Check the Communication Book at the beginning of each shift; read and initial all entries from your last day of work. Read and initial any new memos. Read and initial 24-Hour Report. • Learn how to complete required paperwork, including documenting in Communication Book, Progress Notes, Incident Reports, and others. • Provide each resident with assistance in Activities of Daily Living according to his/her Care Plan. • Assist residents with getting ready for medical appointments, activities, meals, etc. • As showers and laundry are completed, initial the appropriate list signifying that the task has been completed. • Report any resident concerns to the med Aide or Nurse, such as unusual behaviors, changes in physical, emotional, or mental status, etc. • Report any maintenance concerns to the Maintenance Department, such as leaky faucets, pet damage, continuous odors, burned out light bulbs, shower heads that don’t work, carpet, stains, etc. • Assist in Dining Room, as needed. Duties may include setting tables, serving, cleaning up, assisting residents with eating, and delivering and picking up of trays. • Assist with housekeeping duties, as needed. • All other job-related duties, or as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: • Willingness to show pride in Harvest Homes when talking to others, dealing with outside resources, or performing services within the facility. • Ability to promote a professional image on the phone or in person through attitude, mannerisms, and attire. • Genuine concern for and the ability to work with the elderly. • Ability to work as a team member with residents and other employees of varying cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds. • Dependability. • Ability to work well on your own without constant supervision. • Ability to communicate effectively verbally, and in writing, in English. • Ability to accept constructive criticism and a willingness to correct mistakes. • Willingness to complete 12 hours of inservice per year. • Willingness to obtain Food Handlers Card if job duties include food preparation. • Must be 18 years of age or older.