Job Information
Chesaning Comfort Care Caregiver in Chesaning, Michigan
Comfort Care Senior Living
Caregiver
Qualifications
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent or have a minimum of 1 (one) year of experience providing direct care to the geriatric population under the direction of a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Register Nurse.
Job Summary
Provides personnel care and encouragement to the resident promoting a home like atmosphere where the resident/responsible party participates in the care planning process.
Reports To: Administrator
Essential Job Duties
While on duty, the CAREGIVER will:
- Always uphold and practice residents' rights.
- Make self-aware of and practice all of the policies and procedures that are relevant to all aspects of his/her performance while on facility premises.
- Read all posted directions and follow through as directed.
- Report immediately to the Resident Care Director or Administrator regarding any resident, employee or visitor incident, including all falls, skin traumas, change of condition or situation that has the potential to cause harm to any of those involved.
- Report all resident information including change of condition, results of procedures, or abnormal resident responses as directed by Comfort Care's verbal and written reporting policies.
- Approach all residents in a gentle manner introducing self and informing resident about the care that is to be given.
- Direct visitors inquiring about a resident's condition to the Resident Care Director or Administrator.
- Acquire an awareness of properly functioning equipment and immediately report any need for repairs.
- Recognize and support residents' needs related to cultural backgrounds and spiritual needs and respects the religious beliefs of individual residents.
- Demonstrate understanding of the aging process through its application in the care of residents.
- Know and use medical terms and Comfort Care approved abbreviations relevant to caring for residents.
- Acquire knowledge of and apply Comfort Care safety approaches including fire, disaster, elopement, and infection control.
- Keep all resident information confidential.
Provide care in the following areas according to the Service Plan and direction of the Resident Care Director or Administrator.
*Bathing (showers, tub, bed)
*Bed making (occupied and empty)
Dressing the resident
Hair care-shampoo, set, comb out, style
*Shaving-double edge razor/electric razor, male/female
*Mouth care-teeth, partial plates, and dentures
*Eye care-cleansing, and eyeglass care
*Ear care-cleansing and hearing aid care
Foot care
Fingernail care
Skin care
*Incontinent care-handling of soiled material
*Foley Catheter care
Measurement and document of vital signs and weights
*Cleaning or work areas and utensils
Ambulation and transfers, including use of mechanical lift
Feeding, set-up, documentation of Food Acceptance Record including replacements
Provision of dietary supplements-documentation of replacements
Appropriate handling of residents with behavior problems
*Bowel care, toileting and documentation of results
*Measurement and documentation of Intake and Output when required
Use of wheelchairs, walkers and other resident supportive devices
Use of non-resident devices to maintain resident safety
Behavioral management approaches
Proper positioning of the resident
*Use and handling of linen-clean and soiled
*Dying and death care
*Admission care
*Discharge care
Attend educational presentations as assigned and applies information as directed by supervisor.