Employment Type : Full-Time
Description:
JOB SUMMARY: The primary purpose of the position is to provide assistant care to the residents, in
accordance with established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by your supervisor, to assure that
the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
General Management
Wash hands before and after resident contact and as needed.
Follow the Plan of Care for each resident.
Answer call lights promptly.
Assist residents in dressing (ask the resident their clothing preferences), grooming (hair &
shaving), and nail care.
Assist resident with dental and mouth care and handwashing.
Assist resident’s to/from the bathroom or provide a commode, bedpan or urinal. Assist with pericare.
Keep incontinent residents clean and dry.
Provide bowel care, catheter care, and collect specimens as directed.
Assist residents with bathing as assigned and as needed.
Assist in the set up and passing of meal trays; assist, as needed feeding residents.
Take and record vital signs, and I & O’s as directed.
Transfer residents according to the Plan of Care, utilizing the appropriate and safe method of
transfer (ie. 1 person transfer, 2 person transfer or mechanical transfer).
Assist residents in ambulating and/or repositioning.
Perform routine care as directed by your supervisor, within scope of practice.
Document ADLs
Demonstration courteous, respectful, friendly and professional attitude toward the residents,
families, visitors and co-workers.
Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by your supervisor.
Maintains a professional demeanor in the midst of verbal or physical aggression.
Other Duties as assigned
. Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIFICATIONS:
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Must possess positive interpersonal relationship skills and be able to work in a team environment.
Must be able to communicate with all other facility personnel.
Must be able and willing to follow all facility policies and procedures.
Must be able to work as an effective and productive team member.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents if necessary.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Must be able to meet the attendance expectations (be at work on time and as scheduled).