Friendship Village is Hiring a Supportive Services Caregiver Part-Time Evenings Near Saint Louis, MO
Part-Time Evenings!! 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. Caregiver Supportive Services Part-Time Evenings 2:45 pm to 9:30pm e/o weekend 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.
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.