Weekend Caregiver

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms

Qualifications

• Must be able to read regulations and patient records and write clearly.
• Must be able to communicate in a courteous, friendly manner.
• Must possess and maintain a current Valid Driver’s License and have a clean driving record.
• Must provide proof of auto insurance as required by the State of Tennessee.
• Must have experience 3-5 years as a Caregiver, C.N.A, or PCA.
• Must have a clean valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.
• Must Pass a drug screen, background check, flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Must have great personality, patience, and understanding, initiative working with the elderly.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assistance may range from total to partial to stand by depending upon physical and cognitive ability of resident.
• Aid residents in and out of bed and chair or wheelchair with the correct mechanical lift. May require the assistance of another aide, depending on weight and physical abilities.
• Aid residents in bathing as assigned; including transfer to and from tub or shower.
• Aid residents in dressing or undressing. Fold or hang clean items and place soiled items in hamper.
• Aid residents in using bathroom and peri care. May be required to provide, remove and clean bedpans, urinals and bedside commodes.
• Aid residents to dining area for meals or provide meals in home, as resident prefers.
• Remove soiled bedding and replace with clean linen as necessary.
• Aid with personal grooming of residents, eg. Brushing hair, teeth, trimming fingernails and toenails. Monitor hygiene continuously and assist as needed to assure that each resident is clean.
• If resident is unable to position self, aide will be required to turn and reposition resident intermittently.
• Assure maximum quality of life for all residents by maintaining privacy, accommodating individual preference, promoting independence, encouraging and assisting participation in facility activities and events and communication respectfully at all times.
• Maintain continuous communication with team leader at all times. Communicate all changes and unusual observation concerning residents physical and psychosocial functioning.
• Consistently project positive, cooperative, self-motivated, and courteous behaviors to all residents, family members, visitors and team members.