Location: Jasper,AL, USA
Essential Functions:
* 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
* 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 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
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 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 possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens