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.