Location: Plano,TX, USA
Provides residents assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) while recognizing the importance of their dignity and
respect at all times.
Essential Functions:
* Assists residents with dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, turning, toileting and exercising.
* Gives treatments, performs tests, carries out procedures and collects specimens as instructed.
* Reports and records observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures and specimens when indicated.
* Encourages residents to attend meals in the dining room by escorting to and from dining room
* Encourages independence, attendance at activities, restorative programs and rehabilitation
* Assists residents with meals in ways that meet their individual needs and desires, while being cognizant of changes in appetitesand physical abilities to eat and drink
* Establishes and maintains good relationships with residents and their families
* Disposes of all incontinent products according to OSHA regulations and Company policy
* Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique in all resident care to prevent spread of disease and infections
* Adheres to universal precautions and all other infection control guidelines
* Demonstrates knowledge of emergency policy and procedure
* Practices proper body mechanics when lifting following safety guidelines
* Responds to resident emergencies and answers signal lights promptly
* Changes bed linens, makes beds and keeps rooms clean and orderly
* Maintains safe and sanitary work stations and equipment
* 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.
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