St. Paul's Towers

Summary:
Under the direction of the Charge Nurse, and Director of RHS, a caregiver is responsible for performing routine patient/resident care according to policies and procedures and within acceptable nursing standards.

Responsibilities:

• Practices quality nursing and wellness care to residents of assisted living and memory care.
• Supports the company mission and practices the philosophy, nursing objectives and standards of the Department of Health Services. Demonstrates professional demeanor, appearance and cooperative working relationships with other staff and supervisors.
• Assists in daily preparation of nursing unit, resident rooms and beds.
• Assists in and may accompany resident in the admission, transfer and discharge procedure; records resident inventory and labels residents’ personal property.
• Assists residents in the activities of daily living, including oral hygiene, nail care, transfers and mobility.
• Provides wheelchair transportation and assists in ambulation to residents as needed.
• Encourages residents to participate in activities.
• Maintains order and safety within resident living areas.
• Encourages maximum functioning of resident through Range of Motion (ROM) activities, toileting schedule, feeding and turning schedule.
• Reinforces training as outlined by therapy staff.
• Observes residents for any physical and behavioral changes in condition and reports to the charge nurse.
• Maintains consistent attendance and punctuality; follows policy and procedure for time off requests and sick leave.
• Mandatory reporter: Able to identify, understand and appropriately report suspected abuse situations.
• Participates in all staff meetings.
• Records and reports to charge nurse all information pertaining to the daily care of residents, including weights, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Intake and Output (I & O).
• Reports any accidents and unusual occurrences immediately to charge nurse.
• Follows all established safety procedures and precautions when operating equipment and reports any unsafe/hazardous conditions to charge nurse.
• Observes and reports any needed repairs or services for building or equipment to charge nurse.
• Participates in Facility Emergency Plan training and fire drills; immediately assumes pre-assigned duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.
• Other duties as assigned by charge nurse.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of and compliance with HIPAA standards of practice.
• Ability to read, speak well and be understood clearly in the English language.
• Bilingual ability.

Education and Qualifications:

• At least 6 months experience as a caregiver in long-term care setting preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• High school diploma or equivalent

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.