Caregiver-Pampuri
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ST JOHN OF GOD RETIREMENT AND CARE CENTER
Los Angeles, CA, US
Summary
The caregiver provides supportive nursing care to residents, including assistance with hygiene, grooming, nourishment, and mobility. They are also responsible for maintaining a clean environment, documenting resident status, and responding to emergency needs.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: 2468 S ST ANDREWS PLACE - LOS ANGELES, CA, Salary Range: $19.00 - $21.00Hourly,
Position
Caregiver
Department
ALF Nursing
Reports To
Shift Supervisor (LVN)
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Prepared By
Human Resources
Prepare Date
January 2015
Revised Date
August 2020
Job Summary
Under the direction and supervision of the Shift Supervisor (LVN), the Caregiver performs tasks that involve specific services for residents, which are supportive and complimentary of nursing practice in St. Richard Pampuri Apartments, St. John Grande, and St. Benedict Menni residence.
Mission and Values
Demonstrates the competencies to fulfill the Mission and values of St. John of God Ministry, which are the foundation of all activities performed by every employee
Mission
Core Values
We are here to extend the healing mission of Jesus through the Hospitality of St. John of God by continually improving the health and quality of life of the people we serve
Hospitality
Creates an environment where people can feel welcomed, comfortable, understood, esteemed and love
Respect
Recognizes the richness of God’s gifts and His presences in every person regardless of age, situation in life, culture or religion
Quality
Works toward creating centers of excellence and service fostering continuous improvement in the quality of service
Responsibility
Encourages cooperation as a way of promoting standards of competence, efficiency and accountability as we carry out our duties in the Mission
Essential Functions
Provides a suitable environment for the residents by giving attention to cleanliness, ventilation, lighting and furniture arrangements
Assists residents to ensure their cleanliness, grooming, nourishment, rest, activity and elimination in a manner conducive to the resident’s comfort and safety
Preserves the dignity and self-respect of all residents at all times
Practices confidentiality about the resident’s nursing care activities
Promotes restorative nursing care as directed and instructed for individual residents
Keeps alert to the resident’s condition and reports to the Charge Nurse, changes in the resident’s attitude, appearance, behavior, and physical ability
Performs certain nursing procedures which do not require professional evaluation as assigned and instructed by the Charge Nurse and/or MedTech
Practices conservation of equipment and supplies, keeping them clean and ready for use, reports any equipment and supply needs to the Charge Nurse
Practices first aid measures as applicable and as instructed by the Charge Nurse
Promptly answers emergency pendants and/or pull cords
Transports residents as needed throughout the facility
Assists residents as needed throughout the facility
Recognizes and respects the resident’s individual emotional, social, and cultural needs, including their religious beliefs
Keeps written notes of specific assignments and records pertinent information about the residents
Responsible to perform laundry duties, including hanging and putting away resident’s clothes Additional Responsibilities & Duties
Attends required in-services and safety meetings
Performs other duties as assigned
Follows organizational and departmental procedures
Information Management
Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with confidentiality and security
Risk Management
Cooperates fully in all risk management activities and investigations Physical Demands & Working Conditions
Lift up to 50 lbs.: Occasionally to carry medical charts, supplies and resident’s personal items, e.g.
clothing and food items; Occasionally when lifting soiled bed linens; occasionally to frequently when assisting an ambulatory resident in bathing or dressing
Reach above shoulder height: Rarely, occurs when reaching for medical records or supplies located on shelves
Reach at shoulder height: Frequently may occur while assisting resident in eating, when changing bed linens and when taking vital signs
Reach below shoulder height: Frequently occurs while assisting residents with peri-care and bathing
Push/Pull: Occasionally may be required to push a laundry cart which rolls easily across tile or carpeted floor
Grasping: Frequently grasping while transferring resident
Handling: Constantly handling residents’ personal items, blood pressure gauge, thermometer and eating utensils
Fingering: Occasionally occurs while documenting residents’ medical chart
Twisting: Occasionally may occur while transferring resident
Bending: Occasionally occurs while taking vital signs, assisting resident in bathing, providing pericare, etc.
Squatting: Occasionally may occur while bathing resident, also required when putting on shoes and socks of residents, and also when making eye-to-eye contact while talking if resident is in a wheelchair
Kneeling: Occasionally may occur while bathing resident
Crouching: Required when putting on shoes and socks of resident, and also when making eye-toeye contact while talking to resident in a wheelchair
During an eight-hour day employee is required to sit for one hour, stand for four hours and walk for three hours
Must follow all safety measures and procedures
Must follow the dress code policy
Qualifications: Required Qualifications
Current CPR and First Aid Certificates
Graduation from eight grade is acceptable, graduate from high school or equivalent is preferred
At least one year experience in a related field
Demonstrates good character and continuing reputation of personal integrity
Strong interpersonal skills
Additional Requirements
Must keep all required certificates and/or licenses current
Demonstrates good character and continuing reputation of personal integrity
Ability to speak English clearly and write legibly
Able to adequately perform the physical requirements of the position
