Caregiver Jobs in Lexington, KY

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide one-on-one companionship and assistance to assigned patients who need constant observation.  They may be “at-risk” patients (altered mental status, suicidal, combative, etc.)

1.   Report to assigned patient on time and appropriately groomed.
2. The PSC will be responsible for notifying nursing personnel of exceptions from the patient’s established plan of care.
3. Monitor patient safety and monitor any change in patient condition.  Assure that equipment such as life-alerts, call lights, and ambulatory monitors (ankle alerts) are intact and within reach.
4. Remain at the facility with the patient for the assigned shift and never leave the patient alone at any time.
5. Assist patient with toileting, dressing, walking.  Ensure the patient is always clean. Assist the patient with daily life skills.

EXPECTATIONS

1.   The PSC should not recline in the recliner while at the patient’s bedside.  Use of pillows and blankets is also prohibited. Sleeping is NEVER allowed.
2. You must always give your full attention to the patient.  This means you should not be reading, texting, doing homework, or on the phone.
3. PSC should get a brief report from the nurse caring for the patient at the beginning of the shift and report to the nurse at the end of the shift, as well as give report to the person next on shift.
4. Accompany the patient where he/she may go within the facility. Never leave the unit or facility with a patient to go outside.
5. Never discuss patient care with anyone (including family).  If the physician mistakes you for a family member or nurse, please inform the person that you are a safety companion, and they will need to speak to the primary nurse.
6. If there is an emergency, inform the agency immediately.
7. Caregivers are not allowed to have visitors for any reason, nor are personal items (including food or drink) allowed in a patient’s room.
8. All interpersonal relationships reflect respect, concern, and courtesy for the individual patient, family members, and/or significant others.
9. If there are consistent problems with your job performance, you will be asked not to return.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Caregiver may be asked by the facility to answer questions from family members regarding client’s condition.

Communicates respectfully and clearly to client and their family members.

Other “hands-off” responsibilities may be required as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must possess a cheerful, “upbeat” disposition which will provide a positive atmosphere for the client.

• Demonstrates sound, reasonable judgment toward their responsibility for the assigned client.
• Patient and empathetic manner in dealing with patients who may be disagreeable or demanding.

Must have a minimum of one year of experience as a caregiver.