Elder Care Job in Abbey, Saskatchewan

This is the full description of my job. • Understand and adhere to information and precautions contained in individual client’s Home Plan of Care. • Assist the client with personal care activities including: bathing, skin care, hair care, nail care, dressing and undressing, feeding, oral hygiene, shaving, grooming and bedtime care. • Assist the client to the bathroom or in use of urinal or bedpan. Keep incontinent clients clean and dry. • Assist the client with client's self-administration of medications. • Assist the client with personal communication skills, as needed. • Prepare appropriate documentation of the client care or service(s) furnished. • Report all client and employee incidents/accidents to supervisor immediately. • Assist the client with exercise, ambulation and transfer activities. Be aware of proper body Mechanics • Ensure maintenance of a clean, safe, comfortable and healthy environment for the client. • Observe safety precautions, including: wiping up wet floors, spills and other falling hazards immediately. • Engage in respectful social interaction with client, including friendly conversation and empathic support, as well as, respecting client’s privacy and property. • Exhibit positive attitude and behavior and demonstrate respect for employees and clients • Maintain absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients • Respond and attend to client’s requests promptly. • Communicate effectively with all members of the team. • Maintain proper hand washing techniques. • Participate in required in-service training programs to meet regulatory requirements. • Understand the importance of seeking assistance, as needed, from your supervisor and/or others; demonstrate capability and dependability in following instructions. • Understand that regular, consistent attendance is necessary to serve clients. • Accept and fulfill assignments with the Agency; exercise judgment in accepting assignments. • Perform related duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the management team.