Caregiver
Company: Sisters of St Francis
Location: Dubuque
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionGeneral Description and Purpose of this
PositionThe caregiver provides physical care to the Sisters of the
community to meet their daily needs and to enable them to function
at the highest possible level. There is a close and consistent
communication between the caregiver and the community nurse. The
caregiver is the Sisters closest advocate in the community. The
caregiver promotes well-being through meaningful relationship
building, and works with the community team to meet other social
service needs of Sister and the community, always providing
support, friendship and kindness for each of the community members.
The caregiver, in collaboration with other team members, assists
with planning and Sister participation in community activities such
as mass, exercise, relationship building and fun. The caregiver
also supports other community team members in keeping the community
clean and safe, caring for Sisters laundry, and all activities at
meal time.MISSION/VISION AND VALUESSTATEMENTAs members of the Mount
St. Francis Center community, we are called to provide a life of
quality for all residents and staff. We agree to model these four
core values:WELCOMING COMMUNITY We welcome others with respect,
concern, and acceptance as a way of creating a caring community and
treat ourselves and one another with kindness and dignity.PEACEFUL
ENVIRONMENT We accept and respect the differences and needs of
others and foster shared decision-making. We support and encourage
residents and staff to feely pursue personal, professional,
communal, and spiritual development.RESPECTFUL SERVICE We
graciously respond to the needs of others with respect and
humility, which nurtures and values others integrity, dignity, and
differences. We assure that the basic needs of life are met through
quality care. CARE OF THE EARTH We strive to be aware and
respectful of the environment by carefully using the Earths
resources and reducing waste.Duties and Responsibilities of This
PositionResponds to orders from nurse on shift, and assists nurse
in Sister health related emergencies.Answers all call lights at
Clare and Francis buildings.Helps with Sisters personal care such
as positioning, dressing, bathing and grooming.Assists at meal time
by delivering food and beverages to tables, helping Sisters eat who
are unable to feed themselves, and helping with kitchenette clean
up.Changes bed linens and cleans beds according to cleaning
schedule.Exercises and walks Sisters and transports them to various
locations.Assist Sisters in activities programs.Takes and records
vitals (blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respirations) and
weight as directed by nurse.Routinely assist with the physical
transfer of Sisters, following the specific lifting list
guidelines.Passes beverages and nourishment between meals. Assists
in the preparation of Sisters for liturgy, retreat, and other
chapel activities.Visits with Sisters as directed by staff nurse
and in between other duties.Keeps all neighborhood areas and Sister
rooms neat, clean, and safe.Is familiar with fire, tornado, and
disaster procedures.Keep all equipment clean through cleaning
schedule and daily use.Performs other duties as
assigned.Qualifications, Knowledge , Skills, and AbilitiesCNA or
Nurse Aide experience preferred.High school graduate or GED
preferred, but not required. Completion of food service and food
handling training.Physical Exertion: Heavy. Must be able to stand
and walk most of the day. Repeated bending or stooping. Must be
able to assist with lifting of Sisters on a routine basis.Lifting:
Floor to waist maximum 50 lbs. Waist to shoulder maximum 30
lbs.Bilateral carry maximum 50lbs.Push maximum 35lbs.Pullmaximum 35
lbs.Visual Attention: Ability to read such equipment as
thermometers and blood pressure cuffs.Be willing to work for the
best interests of the Sisters, MSFC, and to take pride in his/her
work.Maintain a helpful, respectful, and courteous manner with all
residents, staff, and guests.
Keywords: Sisters of St Francis, Dubuque , Caregiver, Other , Dubuque, Iowa
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