Rules of Conduct when working in a facility


 

Facilities request our caregivers be dressed and act with the highest standards of professionalism. Food and refreshments are intended for the families. Caregivers should always provide their own food and drinks when working at a patients home and/or facility.

We are permitted to provide services to residents in their rooms, provided that such personnel comply with various policies and procedures Any of the following activities or conduct will result in the caregivers immediate loss of privileges to enter the community to provide service to any resident.

1.      Verbal or physical abuse;

2.      Theft;

3.      Use of any drug illegally on premises;

4.      Alcohol use on premises;

5.      Possession of dangerous weapons on premises;

6.      Sleeping on duty, when inappropriate;

7.      Failure to sign in or out at the required location;

8.      Indecent or immoral conduct on the premises;

9.      Willful damage of property;

10.     Soliciting contribution, donation, tips, gifts, or employments;

11.     Failure to follow rules, regulation, policies, or procedures governing Attendants;

12.     Failure to honor residents rights;

13.     Failure to abide by parking restriction;

14.     Charging more than one resident for services during the time allotted for any resident’s       appointment;

15.     Failure to follow smoking restriction;

16.     Failure to report any resident injury or charge of condition immediately to the administrative office;

17.     Disruptive conduct;

18.     Unauthorized distribution of literature;

19.     Malicious gossip, spreading of rumors, harassment, or discriminatory remarks or accusations;

20.     Use of telephone other than the public pay telephones;

21.     Failure to maintain basic personal hygiene, cleanliness and appropriate attire;

22.     Unauthorized use of dining and break rooms;

23.     Unauthorized entry into any room not necessary for provision of services to resident;

24.     Unsanitary work practice or contribution to unsanitary work conditions; and

25.     Other conduct deemed to constitute good cause for loss of privileges;