What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Merriment Assisted Living Residence?
Must be strong and excellent at transfer skills.
Job Summary : Provide supportive and personal care services for Synergy HomeCare clients with consideration of dignity and privacy.
Provide personal care and hygiene to clients.
Rate of Pay : Commensurate with experience.
Educational Requirements / Qualifications :
- Graduate of an accredited High School or equivalent preferred
- Ability to read, write, and follow directions
- Must be a certified nursing assistant with proof of certification
- A minimum of one-year full-time experience in direct patient care in an institution setting (hospital or nursing facility) or one-year full time experience within the last five years in direct client care or an agency setting.
- Work positively and favorably with clients, families & staff
- Demonstrate compassion, responsibility, and cheerful attitude
- Certified and in good standing with the Maryland
Board of Nursing Responsibilities / Essential Functions : The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Follow the instructions of the professional nurse / therapist providing care.
- Provide assistance with hygiene such as bathing, oral care, and dressing.
- Perform and record accurate measurements (i.e. vital signs, or intake / output as instructed in the care plans).
- Observe and report any safety hazards found in the client’s home or any significant observations regarding the client.
- Attend staff meetings, attend / complete annual in-services, and participate in orientation of new employees.
- Report complaints to the RN.
- Maintain patient confidentiality / adheres to HIPPA requirements and agency policy and procedures manual.
- Report abnormal findings in patient’s conditions as observed and per care plan to RN.
- Perform the following task when delegated by the RN :
- Non-invasive and non-sterile treatments
- Collection and documentation of vital signs, height, weight, I / O, environmental situations, client behaviors
- Ambulation, positioning, and turning
- Transportation
- Personal hygiene
Benefits :
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
Last updated : 2024-11-23
