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BETHESDA

PARK VIEW VILLAGE - COMMUNITY CAREGIVER

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY: To provide a safe and pleasant home-like atmosphere, emphasizing the tenant’s individuality while observing any changes in behavior and physical needs. Responsibilities include: home management tasks and services, life enrichment experiences, personal care for tenants’ and delegated nursing services designed to maintain the clients’ physical and emotional wellbeing.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

 A. Reports to: Regional Health Services Director (RN)

 B. Secondary reporting to: LPN, program director

C. Interrelationships with: Assisted Living RN, Assisted Living Coordinator, Culinary, Housekeeping, Maintenance

 D. External Contacts: Visitors, Families, and Delivery Persons

HOURS OF WORK: 3:00pm - 10:30pm. 56 - 62 hours a pay period. 

DRESS CODE: Nursing scrubs or business casual

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum qualifications necessary 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

RESPONSIBLITIES, DUTIES:

1. Assist the client with personal cares as identified in the assignment sheet/client care plan. These cares may include all or some of the following: assisting with dressing, grooming and oral cares; shampooing of hair; assisting with showering or bathing; rubbing with lotions; fingernail cares and foot cares if instructed to do so by an RN; redirection of a confused client, and other cares as assigned.
2. Assisting the client in the use of the commode, urinal, toilet and with adult incontinence products as assigned.
3. Assisting with ambulation and transfers, including proper use of a transfer belt and assistive devices and proper body mechanics to avoid injury. 
4. Assist in use of hearing aids and glasses for clients.
5. Medication reminders, assistance or administration as delegated by RN.
6. Prepare meals as directed, following special meal plans if instructed.
7. Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration as instructed. Report changes or concerns to RN.
8. Take and record blood glucose levels as instructed. Report changes or concerns to RN.
9. Assist tenant with insulin injections as instructed. Report changes or concerns to RN. 
10. Notify RN of any complaints or concerns raised by the client or the client’s family or representative. 
11. Help each client to reach and maintain his/her highest level of performance and independence. Must promote clients’ independence, not dependence, by offering choices and fostering self-help skills. 
12. Establish rapport with clients, lead client in activities as assigned and provide socialization and companionship to clients while performing assigned tasks.
13. Assist with treatments as delegated the Register Nurse according to the client’s individualized care plan or with therapy tasks as assigned by a licensed health professional.
14. Observe client and report to the LPN or RN changes in the client’s physical and emotional condition, such as change in attitude, appearance, loss of appetite, weight, etc.
15. Assist co-workers with daily responsibilities when needed.
16. Organize and prioritize assigned work during scheduled shift to complete assigned tasks. 
17. Is responsible for taking adequate supplies or equipment to the clients’ home that are needed to complete the assigned tasks. 
18. Document services provided accurately and consistent with agency policies and complete all required paperwork in a timely and legible manner. 
19. Attend required in-service training—at least 8 hours for every 12 months of employment as well as staff meetings and other agency events.
20. Follow agency procedures for universal precautions when performing assigned tasks. 
21. Maintain a clean environment for clients. Dust, vacuum, mop and other household chores as scheduled and assigned
22. Assist with life enrichment experiences that engage the tenant’s mind, body or spirit. Lead and/or coordinate activities as directed. 
23. Self-initiate engagement in life enrichment experiences.
24. Provide individual life enrichment experiences as directed. 
25. Use validation techniques and/or appropriate diversion activities when dealing with clients with dementia. 
26. Follow agency dress code and wear name tag while at work and maintain good personal hygiene and grooming.
27. Follow agency policies regarding safety rules and requirements and report any issues or concerns about your safety or any injuries immediately to the LPN or RN.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Primary responsibilities will be conducted in Park View Village’s housing-with-services establishment areas that are clean, well-lit, climate controlled areas such as client apartments, hallways, work rooms, client dining area and meeting rooms and/or potential to serve in client homes.
2. Exposure to body fluids, infection, odors and behavior of clients that may be aggressive, combative or demanding.
3. The noise is usually moderate.
4. Exposure to chemical and respiratory hazards is possible.
5. Travel to clients’ homes as required.

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP