Primary Tasks: To ensure the residents are treated with dignity and respect and receive quality care according to the individualized care plans; as well as notifying administrator and/or shift supervisor of potential changes to be made to care plans.

Expectations:

• Assists residents with activities of daily living. The following are unique to the position: med passing

• Assists residents with bathing, hair care, mouth care, nail care, dressing, etc.

• Assists residents with ambulation, which includes reminding and supporting.

• Assists and encourages residents to eat and take sufficient fluids and snacks.

• Assists residents with turning, repositioning, toileting, and personal hygiene (includes monitoring of bowel and bladder incontinence)

• Observes and reports resident behavior and condition changes – including weight change and signs of injury or neglect.

• Participates in or leads leisure activities.

• Assists and reminds residents to participate in facility activities.

• Assists with all aspects of kitchen and dining room tasks associated with resident meals, including prep work, serving, cleaning up, setting tables and taking out trash, etc.

• Performs general housekeeping/laundry tasks and related duties.

• Interacts with families and participates in facility or community activities.

• Assists with ensuring a safe environment for residents, families and co-workers.

• Awareness of performance improvement plan and quality initiatives being measured by Shields Comfort Care.

• Participates in data collection and performance improvement reporting processes, as assigned.

• Attends continuing education activities.

• Maintains ethical standards.

• Displays a caring, respectful attitude when addressing residents, family members, and co-workers.

• Ensures confidentiality of resident health information in accordance with HIPAA.

• Compliant with attendance policy.

• Attends scheduled staff meetings.

• Answer telephones

• Open doors for quests

Span of Work: Delivery of resident care and performance of housekeeping/laundry tasks.

Decision Making: Follows directives set forth by Administrator.

Required Skills:

• Technical – first aid, CPR certification, adherence to universal precautions, on-going service and training

• Equipment operation – office equipment and various medical equipment, such as blood pressure cuffs, stethoscopes, diabetic equipment, needles and any other specialized medical equipment as needed to provide resident care

• Mental Effort/Skill – High observation skills are necessary. Written and oral communication skills. This position requires multiple task orientation.

• Work Conditions – inside environment

• Key Physical Tasks – must be able to participate in one- and two-person transfers/lifts and change resident’s position to accommodate resident mobility needs. Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids.

Education/Training:

• Formal Education/Training - High school diploma or equivalent. Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) preferred.

• Industry-specific Knowledge – Knowledge of care related to geriatric population.

• Company Practice Knowledge – company policies and procedures concerning resident care, resident rights, reporting requirements, general safety and various emergency situations.