Crown One Development

JOB TITLE: Caregiver

REPORTS TO: Health Care Coordinator ,Administrator and Nurse

JOB SUMMARY. The Caregiver is responsible for helping an assigned number of residents with their activities of daily living and assisting the assisted living supervisor with supplies, preparation, and appropriate charting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assistance with bathing, grooming, hygiene, dressing, and personal laundry.
• Reminders for meals and appointments.
• Assistance with self-administration of medications, under the direction of the assisted living supervisor.
• Provide basic first aid
• Provide basic fingernail and toenail care
• Responsible for charting or documenting changes in services or health
• Responsible for notifying the assisted living supervisor when a patient has a change in health status.

QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIFICATIONS:

• Age 18 years or older
• Enjoy working with the elderly
• Able to handle complaints graciously
• Dependable
• Able to follow directions
• Completed First Aid and CPR training
• Well groomed

EDUCATION:

High school graduate preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum six months serving as a personal care assistant.

REFERENCES:

Must demonstrate successful employment as a personal care assistant.