Certified Caregiver Adult Day Services - Full Time

Position Summary

A Caregiver works under the direct supervision of the Adult Day Services Administrator and assists participants of the Adult Day Services Program with daily living activities as outlined in their treatment plan.

Essential Functions

• Assist with personal care, such as toileting, oral care, applying lotion, ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.
• Prepare and maintain records of participants’ progress and services performed, reporting changes in participant condition to manager or supervisor or nurse.
• Communicate effectively and in a positive manner with participants, participants' family members, staff and volunteers to enhance the well-being of the participants and support the mission and goals of the program.
• Perform light housekeeping duties as needed to keep the facility clean and hazard free which might include cleaning, sweeping or mopping.
• Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and weights, under the direction of nurse.
• Take participants on trips outside the building assisting with transportation as needed.
• Instruct or advise participants on issues such as cleanliness, hygiene, nutrition, or care.
• Participate in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the participant, to evaluate the participant's needs and plan for continuing services.
• Provide participants with communication assistance as needed.
• Assist with meals and snacks, monitor food and fluid intake, provide feeding assistance as warranted or instructed and support and encourage participants to eat.
• Assist participants with ambulation and mobility as needed and provide stand by assistance to ensure safety.
• Assist participants with transfer to and from wheel chairs in the rest room and other areas of the building as needed.
• Work in collaboration with volunteers to effectively deliver service.
• Monitor participant's behavior, activities and overall well-being.
• Lead exercise programs per direction from manager for participants and assist those unable to perform exercises independently.
• Assist participants with activities that are part of their treatment plan.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement