Caregiver Overnight 11-7 Full Time

Company: Five Star Quality Care, Inc.
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

At this time, we are seeking a Resident Assistant to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Gives report to the Nurse or designated charge person at the end of the shift.
• Reports any changes to the Nurse or designated charge person immediately for determination of contacting the on-call Nurse.
• Reminding residents to take medication, opening containers for residents, opening prepackaged medication for residents, reading the medication label to residents, observing residents while they take medication, checking the self-administered dosage against the label of the container, and reassuring residents that they have obtained and are taking the dosage as prescribed.
• Supervise, assist or provide showers and baths.
• Supervise, assist residents to dress/undress.
• Assure the cleanliness and dignity of each resident.

Qualifications

• Vital signs; Medication supervision (within the scope of the state regulations);
• Read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
• Freedom from use and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
• Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in the position.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills.
• CPR/First Aid Certification desired (unless required by the state).

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