Location: Dublin,OH, USA
** Resident Care Assistant / Caregiver**
** Glenwood Memory Care**
** Dublin, OH**
**General Statement of Position**
Under general supervision, provides assistance in the personal care and protection of the residents in assisted living.
**Essential Functions**
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
* Know and understand the vision, purpose, values and goals of Anthem Memory Care.
* Cares for residents in the community adhering to all facility policies and procedures;
* Provides assistance in resident care including cleaning and bathing, personal hygiene, dressing residents, bed making, taking blood pressure, assisting in ambulating, grooming, helping to activities and other functions;
* Reports unusual symptoms and problems of residents to supervisors immediately;
* Monitors the emergency call system for emergency calls and responds appropriately;
* Cooperates with the dining staff and provides general assistance with resident meals and clean-up; may set tables, serve meals, clear tables and straighten dining room after meals;
* Assists lead resident assistants and other staff, as needed;
* Maintains daily records;
* Assists with emergencies and with safety instruction for residents such as fire drills, etc.;
* Answers telephones using Anthem telephone techniques and assists visitors in an assertively friendly manner;
* Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with the community safety program;
* Provides effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers;
* Attends in-service training workshops, seminars, and meetings;
* Promotes and protects the rights of all residents;
* Performs other related essential duties as required.
**Minimum Training and Experience**
* A high school education
* Some vocational/technical training in the nursing field preferred
* At least five months experience in a related field
* OR any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
**Certification and Clearance Requirements**
* Requires First Aid and CPR certification through the American Red Cross;
* Must receive criminal records clearance from the Department of Justice and FBI;
* Must have health screening and T.B. / CXR clearance.