GENERAL DESCRIPTION Provides residents assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) while recognizing the importance of their dignity and respect at all times.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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 ever 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
- 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
WWI SPECIFIC
- Attends required community meetings and participates in Life Enrichment activities when able
- Complete all state required courses and in-services
- Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
- Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation
- All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Has a good understanding of how Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease can affect behavior
- Able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Bi-lingual a plus
- 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
EDUCATION REQUIRMENTS
- Must have a high school education
- Non-certification with proper training, or possession of valid state certification as CNA
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRMENTS
- 1 – 3 years’ experience in a senior care community or nursing home environment preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, push, climb and/or balance, stoop or kneel, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk and/or hear
- Frequently will assist in lifting and/or transferring residents weighing up to 250 pounds
- Close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision is required
- Subject to infectious diseases, substances, odors etc. throughout the work day
Work Remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.50 - $15.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person