What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Giver position at LoveJoy Community Services?
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the vision of the organization that LoveJoy is both a great place to live and a great place to work.
- Perform all assignments in accordance with established organizational policies and procedures as outlined in the organizations? policy manual, employee handbook and as instructed by supervisor.
- Provide care to our residents that is consistent with the needs outlined in their person-centered plans. This also includes attending to their needs showing them dignity and kindness. Some residents may require assistance with personal care and activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and/or toileting.
- Maintain a safe and clean-living environment, including but not limited to basic household chores, yard work and laundry
- Act, speak, and dress in a professional manner at all times.
- Properly and promptly complete documentation requirements (i.e. Progress notes, incident reports, staff communication logs, etc.) which reflect goals and objectives worked on with Residents. Communicate all critical, unusual incidents and important details occurring on your shift to oncoming staff and to management in a prompt manner.
- Attend doctor?s appointments and resident outings.
- Attend all required staff meetings, trainings and other professional development activities.
- Properly administer and distribute resident medications
- Prepare nutritious meals in compliance with the home menu plan, resident dietary restrictions or as otherwise directed
- Encourage, and assist residents where appropriate, to engage in recreational, entertainment or educational activities, such as exercising, games, skill building lessons, reading, movies, outdoor activities, arts and crafts, etc.
