Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

The Caregiver provides direct personal care and related services to clients at their place of residence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

The following is a representation of the major duties and responsibilities of this position.

• Assists with activities of daily living such as bathing, hair care, skin care, oral care etc.
• Assists clients with transfers such as in and out of bed, assists with ambulation.
• Assists with prescribed exercises as taught by appropriate health personnel.
• Assists with the preparation of meals, including therapeutic diets and assists clients with eating.
• Assists clients with toileting, going to the bathroom or in using commodes, bedpans or urinals.
• Assists clients with medications that are self-administered by the client.
• Performs other activities taught by a health professional for a specific patient. These may include such services as taking vital signs, and non-sterile bowel and bladder hygiene care.
• Monitors client activities, food intake. Reports changes in the client’s condition and needs to the Respite Care Manager.
• Completes progress records and time keeping log regarding services performed.
• Performs all assigned personal care services.
• Performs simple household procedures essential to maintenance of proper health care at home, such as disposal of infectious secretions, cleaning of soiled linen, proper disposal of food, light housekeeping.
• Accompanies client as needed to medical appointments, IADL activities etc.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations, maintains and conserves confidentiality of client and agency information at all times.
• Utilizes client equipment and supplies safely, efficiently and effectively.
• Conforms to all agency policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications :