What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver - Swing Shift position at Hunsaker Home?
About the Job
Additional 1$/hr. Weekend Differential.
This is a 32-40 hour swing shift position, with Weekend Differential available at Hunsaker Home, an Adult Foster Home in the River Road area in Eugene, Oregon.
We are a specialized adult foster home which means we care for clients with a variety of adult-onset disease processes such as neuromuscular disease, TBI, and complex medical and psychiatric issues. Our caregiver-to-resident ratio is no less than 2:5. Our mission is to provide the best individualized care in a home-like environment.
This is a 32-40 hour swing shift position, with Weekend Differential available at Hunsaker Home, an Adult Foster Home in the River Road area in Eugene, Oregon.
We are a specialized adult foster home which means we care for clients with a variety of adult-onset disease processes such as neuromuscular disease, TBI, and complex medical and psychiatric issues. Our caregiver-to-resident ratio is no less than 2:5. Our mission is to provide the best individualized care in a home-like environment.
Responsibilities:
- Must be willing to work weekends. Weekend differential available.
- Must be able to pass a background check and complete caregiver preservice dementia care training.
- Assist community members with activities of daily living and assist with physical care such as toileting, bathing, dressing, hygiene, and transferring.
- Assist community members with hydration, meal set up, and eating assistance.
- Assist community members to engage in person-centered activities and participate with community members as appropriate.
- Treat all community members with respect, dignity, and compassion.
- Support and perform care as specified in the community member service plan.
- Observe community members for changes in condition and report any significant changes.
- Respond to emergency situations according to current policies and procedures.
- Completed incident reports per policy on assigned shift.
- Take and record vitals into community members’ charts.
- Promptly respond to calls.
- Tidy community members’ rooms and other common areas around the home.
- Change linens and remove garbage.
- Complete laundry and ensure it is delivered back to the room in a timely manner.
- Transfer and escort community members following care plans and safe practices.
- Document care was provided.
- Read and contribute to shifting reports and care notes to ensure continuity of care.
- Administer medications after medication class and approval from the Administrator.
- Report to the Administrator any signs of community member abuse or witnessed misappropriation.
- Have a neat and clean appearance and adhere to the dress code as policy indicates.
- Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by the nurse verbally or in writing.
Salary : $18 - $19