Caregiver-Pampuri

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

1. Provides a suitable environment for the residents by giving attention to cleanliness, ventilation, lighting and furniture arrangements
2. Assists residents to ensure their cleanliness, grooming, nourishment, rest, activity and elimination in a manner conducive to the resident’s comfort and safety
3. Preserves the dignity and self-respect of all residents at all times
4. Practices confidentiality about the resident’s nursing care activities
5. Promotes restorative nursing care as directed and instructed for individual residents
6. Keeps alert to the resident’s condition and reports to the Charge Nurse, changes in the resident’s attitude, appearance, behavior, and physical ability
7. Performs certain nursing procedures which do not require professional evaluation as assigned and instructed by the Charge Nurse and/or MedTech
8. Practices conservation of equipment and supplies, keeping them clean and ready for use, reports any equipment and supply needs to the Charge Nurse
9. Practices first aid measures as applicable and as instructed by the Charge Nurse
10. Promptly answers emergency pendants and/or pull cords
11. Transports residents as needed throughout the facility
12. Assists residents as needed throughout the facility
13. Recognizes and respects the resident’s individual emotional, social, and cultural needs, including their religious beliefs
14. Keeps written notes of specific assignments and records pertinent information about the residents
15. Responsible to perform laundry duties, including hanging and putting away resident’s clothes Additional Responsibilities & Duties
16. Attends required in-services and safety meetings
17. Performs other duties as assigned
18. Follows organizational and departmental procedures

19. 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

20. Lift up to 50 lbs.: Occasionally to carry medical charts, supplies and resident’s personal items, e.g.

21. clothing and food items; Occasionally when lifting soiled bed linens; occasionally to frequently when assisting an ambulatory resident in bathing or dressing

22. Reach above shoulder height: Rarely, occurs when reaching for medical records or supplies located on shelves
23. Reach at shoulder height: Frequently may occur while assisting resident in eating, when changing bed linens and when taking vital signs
24. Reach below shoulder height: Frequently occurs while assisting residents with peri-care and bathing
25. Push/Pull: Occasionally may be required to push a laundry cart which rolls easily across tile or carpeted floor
26. Grasping: Frequently grasping while transferring resident
27. Handling: Constantly handling residents’ personal items, blood pressure gauge, thermometer and eating utensils
28. Fingering: Occasionally occurs while documenting residents’ medical chart
29. Twisting: Occasionally may occur while transferring resident
30. Bending: Occasionally occurs while taking vital signs, assisting resident in bathing, providing pericare, etc.
31. 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
32. Kneeling: Occasionally may occur while bathing resident
33. Crouching: Required when putting on shoes and socks of resident, and also when making eye-toeye contact while talking to resident in a wheelchair
34. During an eight-hour day employee is required to sit for one hour, stand for four hours and walk for three hours
35. Must follow all safety measures and procedures
36. Must follow the dress code policy