Job description

Primary Purpose:
This position is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services designed to maintain the resident’s physical and emotional well-being for those residents living at Community. This position assists residents with tasks of daily living as indicated on the Service Agreement, the Medication Administration Record (eMAR), and other services as delegated by the Resident Services Director.

Qualifications:

• High School education .
• Experience in working with older adults.
• 2+ years Assisted Living experience preferred.

Specialized Knowledge and Abilities:

• Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly.
• Prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Possess skills to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff and other customers.
• Possess the ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and documentation, including medical terminology, in English.
• Be punctual with a good attendance record.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• Understand how to use, carry and be responsible for the iPod while on duty.

Essential Position Functions and Tasks:
1. Provide personal and direct care to residents

• Assist residents with activities of daily living as indicated on their individual service agreement (including, but not limited to dressing, showering, grooming, toilet assistance and escorting).
• Assist residents with daily room order and light housekeeping.
• Assist residents with personal laundry duties..
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment.
• Promote independence, not dependence, with residents offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
• Perform routine procedures as delegated by the Resident Services Director.

2. Documenting and reporting

• Report changes in residents’ condition to the Resident Services Director, or LPN if after-hours.
• Recognizing abnormal signs and symptoms, or changes in residents’ condition.
• Documenting duties completed with residents on the service delivery record during each shift (in Point of Care system).

3. Position Function: Complete essential paperwork

• Reviewing all new residents plan of care/ weekly service records and changes in current residents’ plan of care.
• Reading the communication book and checking associate bulletin board before the start of each shift (located by the time clock).
• Other documentation as assigned and/ or needed.

4. Knowledge and compliance with state regulations

• Understand and adhere to the Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, Resident Bill of Rights and HIPPA.
• Works to assure community is in compliance with federal, state and local standards and regulations.
• Complete required credit hours of documented training, as assigned by administration.

5. Position Function: Activity Programming

• Encourage, gather and/or escort residents to participate in scheduled activity programs.
• Lead activity programs as assigned.
• Socialize with residents and incorporate new ideas and resident suggestions into programming.

6. Participate and function effectively as a team member

• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with all Unlicensed Personnel, Licensed Personnel, housekeepers, Nursing staff, kitchen staff and other Community staff
• Communicate information regarding residents care needs and changes to the team and families.
• Provide proactive and constructive participation in staff meetings.
• Be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
• Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire, weather or emergency situations.

• Follow through promptly on requested duties.
• Assist kitchen staff at mealtimes with set up, serving and clean up.
• Provide on-the-job training for new associates.
• Must be mature and emotionally stable using a calm and kind tone of voice.
• The ability to remain calm in difficult or unusual circumstances.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All customers and associates must wear a procedure mask as well as complete a health screening form at the time of entry. Infection Control procedures are also followed.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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