Caregiver - Swing Shift

About the Job

Additional 1$ / hr. Weekend Differential.

This is a 32-40 hour swing shift position, with Weekend Differential available at Hunsaker Home, an Adult Foster Home in the River Road area in Eugene, Oregon .

We are a specialized adult foster home which means we care for clients with a variety of adult-onset disease processes such as neuromuscular disease, TBI, and complex medical and psychiatric issues. Our caregiver-to-resident ratio is no less than 2 : 5. Our mission is to provide the best individualized care in a home-like environment.

Responsibilities :

• Must be willing to work weekends. Weekend differential available.
• Must be able to pass a background check and complete caregiver preservice dementia care training.
• Assist community members with activities of daily living and assist with physical care such as toileting, bathing, dressing, hygiene, and transferring.
• Assist community members with hydration, meal set up, and eating assistance.
• Assist community members to engage in person-centered activities and participate with community members as appropriate.
• Treat all community members with respect, dignity, and compassion.
• Support and perform care as specified in the community member service plan.
• Observe community members for changes in condition and report any significant changes.
• Respond to emergency situations according to current policies and procedures.
• Completed incident reports per policy on assigned shift.
• Take and record vitals into community members’ charts.
• Promptly respond to calls.
• Tidy community members’ rooms and other common areas around the home.
• Change linens and remove garbage.
• Complete laundry and ensure it is delivered back to the room in a timely manner.
• Transfer and escort community members following care plans and safe practices.
• Document care was provided.
• Read and contribute to shifting reports and care notes to ensure continuity of care.
• Administer medications after medication class and approval from the Administrator.
• Report to the Administrator any signs of community member abuse or witnessed misappropriation.
• Have a neat and clean appearance and adhere to the dress code as policy indicates.
• Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by the nurse verbally or in writing.