This position will provide routine health and personal care services for residents living in a residential group home. Will work under the supervision of a licensed vocational nurse.
Job Duties including but not limited to
- Provide routine home health care including medication reminders to residents (as directed), taking basic vitals, assistance with activities of daily living, and bathing/hygiene.
- Provide personal care to residents such as cooking (according to dietary restrictions), keeping rooms orderly and seeing that residents are comfortable and in good spirits.
- Promote positive relationships with and between residents, staff members, resident family members, facility vendors and management.
- Adhere to state and industry licensing regulations including compliance with resident care, medical records, sanitation requirements and safety inspections.
- Maintain records of resident care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with the Residence Manager or registered nurse.
- Move residents in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles.
- Assist residents with daily activities and prescribed exercises and physical therapy.
- Maintain good housekeeping including resident laundry and general cleaning.
- Interact daily with residents to keep them mentally healthy and alert.
- 1-3 years caregiving experience, preferably with basic geriatric and dementia care
- Attention to detail with accuracy, thoroughness and timeliness
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (English/Spanish)
- Ability to understand medication instructions and follow direction
- Ability to read/write progress notes and complete safety checklists
- Insurable driving record and reliable transportation
- Ability to obtain Alzheimer's Disease Certification
- Ability to obtain Positive Approach to Care Certification
- Ability to obtain Music and Memory Certification
- Frequenting lifting of up to 40# at or below shoulder level
- Regular sitting, bending, stooping, reaching and stretching
- Fine motor skill use of fingers, elbows, arms and shoulders
