Caregivers Needed Now
Company: Cogir
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: July 27, 2022
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Job Description:
We are seeking an attentive and trustworthy caregiver to join
our staff in providing excellent care to our residents. The
caregiver will plan and follow a daily care schedule with clients,
modify care plans as prescribed by medical professionals, and
report on any new conditions or needs that may arise.To succeed as
a caregiver you should be patient, empathetic, and have strong
people skills. You should be observant and committed to making your
client feel safe and comfortable.Provides residents with
medications services per the health care orders in regard to
administration or assistance with medications and treatments, per
State regulation, also provides direct care to residents following
their individualized service plans. Responsibilities of the
Medication Aide:1. Resident charts. Keeping documentation current
(Community forms, licensing documentation, physician orders,
incident reports. etc.)2. Communicate resident status changes.3.
Ensure all medication documentation is current and correct,
including medication administration forms, physician orders, change
of dosages, written orders to confirm telephone orders, etc.4.
Ensure medication room is completely stocked with all required
continuous, PRN, over-the- Counter (OTC), and other medications as
ordered by the physician.5. Coordinate medication orders and
deliveries with pharmacies.6. Follows proper procedure pertaining
to incidents/ accidents to the residents.7. Communicate with
physicians and other healthcare providers as needed.8. Monitor
Psychotropic med use is congruent with physician orders and
ensuring resident behaviors actually warrant the use of
medication.9. Completes an accurate accounting of all medications,
including controlled substances per policy.10. Control medication
room access and key assignment.11. Pour, pass, and assist with
administration of medications in accordance with state
regulations.12. Coordinate physician and other medical
appointments.13. Read all communication notes regarding the
community between the Caregiver shifts.14. Other duties as
assigned.This job description represents an overview of the
responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not
intended to represent a comprehensive List of responsibilities. An
employee should perform all duties assigned by his or her manager.
Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Education and Experience:High school diploma
or (GED); and 6 months to 1-year related experience preferred
and/or training in direct care services with older adults, or
equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of
dementia and Alzheimer's is a plus, may also require special
certification per state regulations. Special Licenses and other
Special Requirements:Must complete and pass State required
Medication Aide/Tech course. Physical and Working Demands:The
physical demands described below are representative of those that
must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.Standing, walking, sitting, use of hands or fingers to
feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel,
crouch or crawl, talk, vision or hear. Taste smell and the ability
to lift up to 50 lbs. Requires interaction with co-workers,
residents or vendors. Occasional weekend, evening or night work if
needed to ensure shift coverage. On call basis as needed maybe
required from time to time. Possible exposure to communicable
diseases. Potential injury from transferring, repositioning or
lifting residents. Exposure to latex. Possible exposure to
bloodborne pathogens, exposure to various drugs, chemical,
infectious or biological hazards.JB.0.00.LN
Keywords: Cogir, San Rafael , Caregivers Needed Now, Healthcare , San Rafael, California
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