What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at DLC of Perry?
Summary: Provide direct care to residents as described in each individual's care plan, primarily for their activities of daily living. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications:
● Must be able to understand and communicate in the English language
● Must be able to complete all tasks safely and successfully with or without reasonable accommodation
● Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
● Must understand medication distribution
● Must meet all requirements for Adult Foster Care Workforce Background Checks
● Must be able to provide CPR and First Aid
● Must have an acceptable driving record
● Must be able to physically manage a client in order to ensure the safety of that resident or others
● Must have a HS Diploma, GED and/or proven ability to read and write
● Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays
● Must be able to meet all requirements set forth by MI Adult Foster Care Rules including suitability to meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs of each resident.
Core Duties:
Assist the resident with or performs basic personal care and grooming that may include bathing, hair care, assistance with clothing and dressing, oral care, bathroom assistance, and basic skin and nail care. Assist with bladder or bowel requirements, which may include helping the resident to and from the bathroom, assisting with incontinent care, or assisting the client with bedpan routines. Assist the resident with physician ordered medications that are ordinarily self-administered. Assist with self-administration of routine eye care (caregiver must complete the Medication Assistance class before performing this task). Refill as needed. Responsible for documentation on med sheets. Assist with food, nutrition, and diet activities including meal preparation. Assist with non-nasogastric gastrostomy tube feedings. (Requires special instructions from a RN). Assist with housekeeping tasks which include, but are not limited to, changing bed linens, rearrange furniture, laundry, sweep, mop, vacuum, make bed, dishes, empty trash, clean refrigerator, clean small appliances, clean bathrooms, clean kitchen, etc. Assist with turning, positioning, and getting clients into and out of bed. Assist with ambulation and exercise. Assist with transferring residents with assistive devices such as gait belt, walker, wheelchair, etc. Take, measure, and record vital signs, height and weight. Observes and reports signs of disability, illness, and change in condition or behavior in the residents. Daily charting of tasks completed on progress notes. Keep utility areas, wheelchairs and shower rooms in order. Clean equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, and etc. Meets safety needs by reporting environmental hazards, observance of infection control measures, and oxygen safety. Perform maintenance exercise regimens. Communicate with clients, families, visitors, and staff and a pleasant and appropriate manner. Meets needs of residents with special conditions, i.e. mental illness, developmental disabilities, and behavior disorder. Complete state and company required mandatory in-service per year. Assists residents with comfort and anxiety relief. Assist in promoting client safety and environmental cleanliness. Provides appropriate documentation on tasks performed for residents. Respond to call system promptly and arrange for emergency services as needed Report changes in residents’ conditions to staff in charge. Answer phones, respond to, and fulfill all client requests. Maintain annual training requirements. Maintain HIPAA Compliance at all times
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 16.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17