What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver (Part Time - Day Shift) position at Francis House?
Job Type
Part-time
Description
Job Type Part Time
Francis House Mission and CORE Values "Francis House provides a home and extended family to persons with terminal illnesses so they can die with dignity surrounded by the unconditional love of God." We will use our lived experience as a resource for others. Our CORE Values are Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, and Dignity.
Position Summary : Provide personal care for residents under supervision. Assist with basic resident care and daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, meals, walking, and turning in bed as necessary which encourages each resident's ability to maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Maintain specific documentation as required.
Essential Functions :
- Administer pre-poured medications as necessary to manage pain and other symptoms and document treatments in a timely, accurate and complete manner in accordance with established standards and procedures.
- Monitor residents on an hourly basis for changes in condition. Maintain accurate and detailed healthcare records so that any problem, plan of care, action or goal are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur and update medical staff and family members as needed.
- Provide emotional and spiritual support to the resident and family during the disease and dying process. Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each resident in the delivery of services to them.
- Support the organization's mission, vision and values.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the Francis House philosophy of care.
- Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of death, dying, bereavement, ethical issues and palliative care.
- Comply with the health and safety requirements of federal, state and local laws.
Requirements
Requirements :
Physical and Mental Requirements :
Environmental conditions : Work is performed in a typical medical environment. Duties include handling garbage or soiled linen. There is substantial exposure to blood, body fluids and / or pathogens, infectious diseases, unpleasant odors and hazardous materials that require following extensive safety precautions and include the use of protective equipment.
Salary Description
21.00 per hour
Salary : $21
