Caregiver

Foothill Retirement in Tujunga, CA

Type

Full-time, Part-time

Hours

7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am

Salary

Starting at $15/hr

Education

High school

Experience

Preferred

Contact Information

Contact: Blanca Cabrera
Phone: 818-353-3350
Fax: 818-353-4771
Email: blanca.cabrera@foothillretirement.us
Website: foothillretirement.net

Description

Caregiver Job Description:

Top Duties and Qualifications

A Caregiver, or a Care Worker, assists the people in their care with their daily activities. Their top duties include assisting their clients with bathing and getting dressed, administering any medication and doing small tasks for them.

Caregiver duties and responsibilities

A Caregiver%u2019s primary purpose is to look after their patient. They typically perform the following duties and responsibilities:

Assisting with bathing and dressing the client

Assisting with preparation, serving and consumption of food and drink

Administering oral and topical medication as prescribed by a doctor

Maintaining records of all treatment being administered

Running errands Doing small tasks such as grocery shopping and laundry drop-offs and pickups.

Keeping the living area clean, where applicable

Supporting physical and emotional wellbeing by engaging in light conversation, reading and encouraging physical activity where possible

Collaborating with other health care professionals to establish a schedule of care