Description

The Caregiver performs various personal care services as outlined on the care plan/service plan as necessary to meet the patient’s needs. The Caregiver will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient’s care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follows the Patient’s Care Plan/Service Plan.
• Provides personal care, including:
• Bathing
• Oral hygiene
• Shampoos
• Bed linen changes
• Assisting the patient with dressing, undressing and personal hygiene
• Assisting the patient with toileting activities
• Keeping the patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
• May prepare a light meal during the visit.
• Assists in feeding the patient, if necessary.
• Provides medication reminders.
• May provide laundry services during the visit.
• May provide homemaking services, companion/sitter services, transportation and escort services and related medical activities as Meets safety needs of patients and uses equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.)
• Follows all privacy policies of the Organization, Infection Control protocols and maintains the confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Must meet the training requirements in accordance with State and Federal laws. A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and/or Certified Home Health Aide may be hired as a Caregiver, but will be governed by the same essential job functions as the Caregiver.
• Minimum of one (1) year of hands-on work experience is preferred. Can include experience in a home care, hospital or assisted living setting.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be self-directed and have the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Must have an understanding of the needs of the populations served.
• Must demonstrate tact, patience and good personal hygiene.