Job Summary: Provides residents with services in accordance with health care provider’s orders regarding administration or assistance with medications and treatments, as per state regulations. Provides direct care to residents following the individualized service plan.
Essential Functions:
1. Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan. Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible.
2. Serves meals to residents in the dining room or apartments. May assist in preparing meals following preplanned menus. Encourages residents to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the resident’s right to free choice. Records and reports changes in resident’s eating habits to the supervisor.
3. Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for residents as described in the activity calendar. Encourages residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs and to develop friendships with other residents.
4. Maintains residents’ records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures. This includes documentation related to: medication distribution as applicable; leisure activities; incidents and observations; reporting any changes in resident’s physical condition and/or behavior; visitors; etc. Observes and reports the health and emotional condition of each resident, and promptly reports all changes to the supervisor. (Refer to state specific regulations regarding medication assistance and documentation).
5. Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents. Performs general housekeeping; following cleaning schedules for resident laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, etc.
6. Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance – including emergency pull cords, telephone calls, and requests from family and friends.
7. Knows location of each resident, reminds them to sign out when they leave the building, and notifies the supervisor immediately if unable to locate a resident.
8. Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers. This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his or her supervisor.
Education and Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three to six months related experience preferred and/or training in direct service with older adults, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of dementia particularly of the Alzheimer’s type is helpful. Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements In accordance with state law, may need to possess current state certification and follow regulations to maintain certification currency.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions: This is a physically demanding job that requires providing activities of daily living assistance to seniors and requires lifting and transferring or residents as appropriate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 – $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
- Signing bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
COVID vaccine is not required for employment.
Experience:
- Med Tech.: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- 6 hour Medication certificate (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: One location
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