Caregiver

Position Responsibilities Summary: Caregiver is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the client’s needs. The Caregiver will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a client’s care.

Directly Supervises: Indirectly Supervises:

None None

Key Leadership, Management, and Accountabilities (LMA):

Assists in client’s daily activities. Informs the Director of Nursing, physician, and other personnel of changes in the client’s condition.

Values-based Competencies:

The Caregiver must consistently demonstrate and foster the following core values behaviors during all interactions with shareholders, clients, employees, vendors, and other business partners. Core values are the key behaviors that determine our decision-making. BrightStar® Values: Required behaviors:

Be open and positive -Approachable as a leader Promotes a fun environment Kind and genuine with others Manages pressure and stress in a positive way

Serve with passion- Provide help first Be confident, yet stay humble Serve for the greater good Make a real difference

Do the right thing -Honest Ethical Tell the truth

Do what you say- Deliver results on time Finish what you start Be accountable to yourself and others Take responsibility

Make it great- Continuous improvement Exceed expectations Each BrightStar agency and business is independently owned and operated.

Each BrightStar agency and business is independently owned and operated.

Bring out the best in others Detail oriented

Core Competencies:

The Caregiver must demonstrate and execute the following position-specific competencies to ensure effective, profitable, and client-centered branch operations. Position-specific competencies: Required behaviors:

GWC “G” – Must demonstrate and have a “get-it” mentality; clearly understands his/her key accountabilities; confident as a subject matter expert in his/her job. “W” – Demonstrates a “want-it” attitude; accepts challenges; asks, “what can I do to help?” demonstrates a high-level of drive and energy for his/her job and success of others. “C” – Demonstrates the capacity to perform desired job expectations; ability to grow and “stretch” in position as the

needs of the business changes and evolves.

LMA “L” – Effectively leads through example his/her area of responsibility. “M” – Manages processes, procedures, and standards to achieve desired results. “A” – Holds himself/herself and others accountable for getting the job done and maximizing value to company, clients, and one another.

Responsibilities:

1.Provide client with hygiene care as directed including, but not limited to: bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, undressing, toileting activities, feeding, meal preparation, linen changes, light housekeeping

2.Prepare and administer meals in accordance to client’s diet

3.Take and record vital signs as well as height and weight, if necessary

4.Assist client in active and passive range of motion defined by the plan of care, document observed changes, report any changes to the Director of Nursing

5.Assist client in walking and transportation to doctor appointments, outdoor activities, shopping

6.Develop and promote a safe environment for quality client care through adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards

7.Ensure client’s rights are adhered to

Qualifications:

1.High school diploma or GED

2.Certification CPR (ARC)

3.Certified CPR and current physical or T.B./PPD test, if applicable

4.Minimum one (1) year of documented experience

5.Licensed driver with reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with the organization’s

requirements

Each BrightStar agency and business is independently owned and operated.

6.Adhere to HIPPA and maintain client confidentiality

7.Ability to read, write, speak and understand English and communicate effectively

Personal Protective Equipment:

May include gloves, mask, eye/face protection, and disposable outer covering or lab coat.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the ability of the client. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Visual and hearing acuity required.

Travel Requirements: Limited travel as needed for various staff and client care service needs. Up to 10% or as directed based on the needs of the business and attending job required training and conferences.

Environment:

Contact with clients under a wide variety of circumstances. Care provided in client’s living environment with varying situations or in an institution such as a hospital. May be required to respond to emergency situations. Position includes tasks that have the potential for exposure to blood and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) such as body fluids/tissues. Office Environment: high-paced office/branch environment; continuous phone use/ringing; talking; various noise levels; interactions with employees and clients; sitting and standing for long periods of time; using a computer for extended periods: typing, staring at a bright monitor or TV screen; using fingers, wrists, and arms; stress on back may occur; possible exposure to prescription drugs, bodily fluids, small appliances for cooking, cooling, and heating foods or securely storing medications.

Acknowledgment of Receipt:

By signing below, I acknowledge receipt of the Caregiver Job Description and understand my core responsibilities. I also understand this job description does not represent all job requirements and performance expectations of the job. I understand that my employer reserves the right to modify the description in the future with or without notice. I understand this job description is not a contract of employment between my employer and me.

I acknowledge my employment is at will and I understand my employer or I may terminate employment at any time and with or without cause.

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