Caregiver for Adult Foster Care Home (Keizer)

Caregiver for Adult Foster Care Home (Keizer)

09 May 2024
Oregon, Salem 00000 Salem USA

Caregiver for Adult Foster Care Home (Keizer)

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Apple Blossom Manor is looking for friendly, professional, and energetic individuals that have a passion for serving seniors by providing direct care in a family-like environment guided by compassion and respect for dignity, spirit, and self-worth.

Responsibilities: Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individualized care plan. Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible. Serves meals to residents. May assist in preparing meals/following preplanned menus. Encourages residents to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the resident's right to free choice. Records and reports changes in resident's eating habits to the supervisor. Maintains residents' records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures. This includes documentation related to: medication distribution as applicable; leisure activities; incidents and observations; reporting any changes in resident's physical condition and/or behavior; visitors; etc. Observes and reports the health and emotional condition of each resident, and promptly reports all changes to the supervisor. May assist residents with medication as defined in medication procedure. Follows physician orders and state laws to administer medications to residents. Exhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and procedures. Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents. Performs general housekeeping; following cleaning schedules for resident laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, etc. Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance - including telephone calls, and requests from family and friends. Knows location of each resident and notifies the supervisor immediately if unable to locate a resident. Maintains confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines. Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.

Qualifications/Skillsets:

Education and Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three to six months related experience preferred and/or training in direct service with older adults, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of dementia is a plus. Candidates for these positions must be at least 18 years of age and maintain any certifications as required by state regulations including but not limited to First Aid/CPR.

Knowledge and Skills: Has a basic level of a skill and can follow written or verbal instructions. Has basic housekeeping skills to complete a few repetitive and well-defined duties. Has the ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members, health care providers and coworkers. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Uses good judgment in emergency situations, and seeks assistance when needed.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting

Requires interaction with co-workers, residents, visitors and health care providers

Weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.

On-Call on an as needed basis

Use hands and fingers to handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms

Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections

Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens

Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards

Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents

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Job Details

  • ID
    JC2197643
  • State
  • City
  • Full-time
  • Salary
    N/A
  • Hiring Company
    Oregon
  • Date
    2019-04-30
  • Deadline
    2019-06-29
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