Provides residents assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) while recognizing the importance of their dignity and respect at all times.
Essential Functions:
- Provides quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the resident philosophy and policies and resident rights.
- Assists residents in meeting their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Adheres to each resident’s Level of Care (LOC), notifying supervisor of any changes in resident’s condition.
- Answers and responds to resident calls in a timely manner.
- Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
- Checks residents every two (2) hours and reports findings.
- Completes assignment sheets daily.
- Encourages residents to attend meals in the dining room by escorting them to and from the dining room.
- Assists residents with meals in ways that meet their individual needs and desires, while being cognizant of changes in appetites and physical abilities to eat and drink.
- Assists with cleaning and setting the dining room as directed by supervisor.
- Assists with cleaning and tidying resident’s room as directed by supervisor.
- Assists with resident’s personal laundry as directed by supervisor.
- Establishes and maintains good relationships with residents and their families.
- Disposes of all incontinent products according to OSHA regulations and Company policy.
- Practices proper body mechanics when lifting, following safety guidelines.
- Responds to resident emergencies.
- Works assigned schedule.
- Follows proper procedure for clocking in and out for shifts.
- Follows guidelines for uniforms and wears name badge daily.
- Follows policy on signing equipment in and out, and uses Company assigned equipment properly as intended.
Non-Essential Functions:
- Leads by example, exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership.
- Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy.
- Attends required community meetings and participates in Life Enrichment activities when able.
- Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University.
- Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis.
- Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent.
- Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation.
- All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents.
Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:
- Must have a high school education.
- Non-Certification with proper training, or possession of valid state certification as C.N.A.
- 1 – 3 years experience in a senior care community or nursing home environment preferred.
- Has a good understanding of how Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease can affect behavior.
- Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts.
- Must be available to work weekends.
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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