Caregiver - The Homeplace of Henderson
Henderson, KY 42420
About the Job
Homeplace of Henderson’s mission is t o create a family culture that embodies quality care, unmatched service, and innovative technology to enrich the live s of those we serve and employ. We want t o assure families and residents alike that w e will carry out our mission of helping others, with a smile and compassionate heart, every day.
Job Title: Caregiver
The candidate will provide direct care to residents while promoting residents’ highest level of functioning as directed by the Director of Wellness. Assists in maintaining residents’ environment in a safe and neat manner. Promotes quality services within facility standards, State and Federal Regulations. Above all, you will exhibit a passion for serving seniors while contributing to the positive environment our residents are proud to call home.
Responsibilities:
- Provides personal care to residents per their individualized plan of care.
- Prepare residents for meals and assist to and from the dining room. Assist residents with meal set up and eating.
- Assist residents with toilet and incontinence care.
- Perform clinical procedures according to facility standards and scope of practice regulations.
- Perform vital signs, B/Ps, weights and other trained procedures as directed by management.
- Complete prevention and restorative care including, but not limited to, range of motion exercises, ambulation, transferring, bathing, grooming, and all other ADL care.
- Responsible for laundering of residents personal items, not limited to, personal laundry, sheets ,towels, etc.
- Maintain education development and compliance with State and Federal Regulations and current knowledge of resident care practices.
- Communicate effectively with management, co-workers, residents, families, visitors, and other disciplines.
- Adheres to procedures for fire, life safety, disaster, security, worker safety and other emergency procedures.
- Maintain resident confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA policies.
- Seek out and perform other duties as assigned.
- Understands the mission of Homeplace is to ensure quality care and services are being delivered to ensure each day is the best day possible.
Qualifications:
- Must have compassion for and desire to work alongside our aging population!
- Certification of completing an approved State Registered Nursing Assistant is preferred.
- At least six months of experience in long term care is preferred.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test
Source : The Homeplace of Henderson
