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• Assists clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan.

• Allows and encourages clients to do as much of their own care as possible.

• Serves meals to clients in the dining room or apartments and may assist in preparing meals following preplanned menus.

• Encourages clients to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the client's right to free choice and records and reports changes in resident’s eating habits to the supervisor.

• Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for clients as described in the activity calendar and encourages clients to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs to develop friendships with other clients.

• Maintains clients’ records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures; documents medication distribution as applicable, leisure activities, incidents, and observations; reports any changes in resident’s physical condition and/or behavior, and visitors; observes and reports the health and emotional condition of each resident; and promptly reports all changes to the supervisor.

• Assists clients with medication as defined in medication procedure; assists or supervises clients who self-administer medication; follows physician orders and state laws to administer medications to clients who cannot self-administer their medications; and exhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and procedures.

• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the clients; performs general housekeeping; and follows cleaning schedules for clients laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, and other areas.

• Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to client's requests for assistance.

• Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.

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Caregiver Qualifications/Skills:

• Health promotion and maintenance

• Creating a safe, effective home/environment

• Motivating co-workers

• Legal compliance

• Bedside manner

• Medical teamwork

• Promoting mental health

• Pain management

• Listening, analyzing information, and focusing on quality

• Physical ability to reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and lift up to 50 lbs. while avoiding potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents

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Caregiver Qualifications/Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED

• CPR/FIRST-AID, 1 & 2 (within 6-12 months of hire), and CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification

• Virginia state-mandated certification

• Minimum 1+ year(s) professional or personal experience supporting individuals with disabilities, mental illnesses, or challenging behaviors

• Must have a valid in-state driver’s license, provide current registration and insurance, and have a driving record with no more than 2 points within the last 3 years

• Must be over 21 years old