What are the responsibilities and job description for the Enriched Living Partner / Requisition Title: Assisted Living Direct Caregiver position at Dogwood Forest Grayson?
The Assisted Living Direct Caregiver is primarily responsible for providing best-in-class resident care and support and facilitate a positive physical, social, emotional and spiritual environment for residents.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assist residents with the activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, escorting, medication supervision and other functions of designated in the resident?s plan of care.
- Complete tasks, as directed, including taking and recording temperature, pulse, and respiration, and monthly weights and blood pressures; document in the resident?s chart using approved charting criteria.
- Respond to residents? family?s questions, concerns and requests in a timely manner.
- Report immediately to supervisor, and/or family, all accidents or incidents; record necessary information on appropriate forms and render immediate first aid.
- Assist with admission, transfer and discharge of residents as directed.
- Understand and comply with Universal Precautions, following infection control standards for the community, hazardous waste policies and all safety rules
- Ensure cleanliness of resident rooms and all areas of the community.
- Maintain safety and security of the residents by making scheduled rounds on designated shift.