Caregiver

POSITION SUMMARY: To provide adequate and sufficient services to meet the needs of the assisted living resident and to assure that preventative measures, restorative service, and related support services are carried out, recorded and reviewed. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

Administers/assistance, observation with medications and treatments for each resident using the medication administration record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass. 

Receives medication updates from the Resident Care Director and Wellness Nurse. 

Documents and initials as medications are given, appropriate documentation is completed for refusal or missed doses. 

Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication among other residents. 

Reports all resident concerns made while administering the medication to the Resident Care Director or Wellness Nurse. 

Restocks medication cart after all medication passes. 

Assists in checking medication regardless of packaging system. 

Assess the residents to determine need for “as needed medication” and appropriately documents and reports to supervisor. 

Counts all narcotics with another Medication Technician each shift. 

Maintains and cleans med carts for neatness, cleanliness, availability of medication and expired medications. 

Follow re-fill process for medications. 

Strives to understand and respond to each resident with empathy. 

Reports all accidents/incidents immediately. 

Ensures any cords, carts, equipment and other hazards are kept out of the way at all times. 

Ensures oxygen tanks are stored safely. 

Assists care givers as needed with bathing, dressing, toileting, ambulation grooming and eating according to their individual service plan. 

Puts resident service first: Ensures that residents and responsible parties receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights. 

Assists in the marketing of the community by touring and participating in public relation events; establishing relationships with potential resident referral sources. 

Assist with resident move-in and relocations; help residents orient to their new surroundings and to community personnel. 

Performs other duties as requested.