What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver Private Duty Day & Evenings shifts position at Friendship Village?
Description
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 Private Duty Day Shifts and Evenings Shifts : Hours vary
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.
- Caregiver Private Duty Day Shifts and Evenings Shifts : Hours vary
Requirements
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