Job Duties

You need to understand how and when to do each of your assigned tasks. You will get this information from the client’s care plan, other care team members, and most importantly the client.

Below are some of the basic job responsibilities you will have as a LTC worker.

• Understand a client’s care needs and perform your assigned tasks correctly and efficiently as documented in the client’s care plan or negotiated service agreement. 

• Know how and when a client prefers to have these tasks completed.  Respect and follow the client’s choices.

• Observe the client for change(s) in health and well-being.

• Document and report any changes you see using the policies and procedures outlined in this orientation.

• Respond to emergencies appropriately.

• Come to work on time, call your supervisor if you can’t make a shift, and dress appropriately. If you do not understand what it means to dress appropriately, ask your supervisor.

• Complete and keep accurate time sheets.

• Give two weeks’ written notice if you will be quitting your job.