What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver - LA position at American All Care Services Hospice, Inc?
American All Care Services (AACS) is a premier home care company that has been in business for over 20 years. Our mission is to provide the highest quality care and superior customer service.
The Caregiver position is a paraprofessional member who works under the supervision of a Case Manager and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs and to promote comfort. The Caregiver is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed. The Caregiver will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity, and safety of a patient’s care.
Responsibilities:
- Performing personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly.
- Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
- Assisting in dressing and undressing.
- Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping.
- Assisting in feeding.
- Providing proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown
- Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed