Provides residents assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) while recognizing the importance of their dignity and respect at all times.
- 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), notifies supervisor of any changes in resident's condition.
- Answers and responds to resident calls in a timely manner.
- Checks residents every two (2) hours and reports findings.
- Completes assignment sheets daily.
- Encourages residents to attend meals in the dining room by escorting to and from 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.
- The ability to work in a safe and alert manner.
- The ability to take ownership for associate's safety and the safety of the residents.
- Must disclose any medication that might impair associate's ability to perform the job safely or competently.
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 possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens.
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