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Job description
Caregiver PositionThe Caregiver is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of the Office Manager and Administrator, performing many personal care services essential to meet the client's needs. The Caregiver is responsible for observing clients and their response to care, and documenting/reporting these observations. The Caregiver will also maintain a working, communicative relationship with the supervisor to ensure that Sandcastle is providing quality care, and its effects on the client are beneficial.Position Responsibilities:Provides client care as directed by the assigned supervisor.Provides assistance with ADLs, if necessary (e.g. bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding, continence, mobility and transfers.)Provides assistance with IADLs, if necessary (e.g. food preparation, housekeeping, laundry, medication management)Measures and records physiological characteristics (e.g. temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, weight.)Actively encourages movement which supports in preventing skin breakdown, or turns/repositions clients who are unable to move themselves.Reports to assigned supervisor any observable changes in a client's physical, mental and/or emotional conditions.Performs general care if necessary (e.g. light housekeeping, meal preparation, meal clean up, wash, change and make bed linens.)Follows principles of infection control and Universal Precautions.Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.Ensures client's rights are adhered to, these include but are not limited to:The right to privacy and dignity while care is being providedThe right to accept or refuse careThe right to confidentiality of their informationResponds rapidly and appropriately in an emergency situation.Uses equipment properly and in a safe manner.Recognizes the client's needs in an empathetic, caring way.Adheres to Time and Attendance guidelines and follows the work schedule as assigned.Other duties as assigned.
Worksite address
melbourne, FL, 32901, US
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