Caregiver

Resident Assistant/CNA

Qualifications   Experience in the care giving to older adults preferred Ability to read, write, and speak English Desire to work with older adults Friendly, caring disposition

Job Description


Supervises:  N/A


Reports to:    Director of Nursing
               Tenant Care Manager






Position Summary:

Provide personalized care and service, uphold the philosophy of assisted living, and well-being of the residents. Provide assistance and support with residents’ activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.


Primary Responsibilities:

Resident Services

1. Provide quality care and assistance to residents following the residence philosophy and policies, and resident rights
2. Assist residents in meeting their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
3. Adhere to each resident’s service plan, notify the Nurse of any changes in the resident’s condition.
4. Answer and respond immediately to resident calls.
5. Assist residents with their activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.
6. Check on residents as needed and document and report findings.
7. Assist with resident activities, encourage and assist residents to participate in activities.
8. Encourage residents to attend meals in the dining room, escort residents to and from the dining room, assist with serving meals, assist residents with meals in ways that meet their individual needs and desires, observe and report changes in the residents’ appetite and physical abilities to eat and drink.
9. Assist with cleaning the dining room after the meal service as assigned.
10. Assist with cleaning and tidying residents’ apartments.
11. Assist with residents’ laundry as needed.
12. Receive and check in medications according to residence policy and procedures.
13. Administer medications to residents participating in the medication administration program and document (if delegated by RN).
14. Establish and maintain good relationships with residents and their families.
15. Practice proper body mechanics when lifting and follow safety guidelines according to residence policies and procedures.
16. Respond to resident emergencies following proper residence policy and procedure.
17. Offer choice, maintain dignity, and promote individuality for all residents.
18. Protect and maintain resident rights.
19. Encourage and support resident independence.
20. Carry out all duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Communications

1. Attend all regular staff meetings and required training sessions.
2. Effectively communicate information about the residents on a “need to know” basis to other team members according to the residence policies and procedures.
3. Notify your supervisor or the nurse if you observe a change in a resident’s condition.
4. Respond to on-the-job injuries following the community’s policies and procedures.
5. Notify your supervisor of any concerns or questions presented by the residents’ family members.
6. Represent the residence to the community, family members, and visitors, and develop positive relations with all customers.

Physical Job Requirements

To fulfill job requirements, the employee must be able to perform key physical tasks for extended periods.  When supporting, lifting, or transferring residents, proper body mechanics and safety measures as prescribed by the residence must be used.
In a typical eight-hour day, the employee will:
 

• Stand/walk up to six hours a day
• Sit up to two hours a day
• Frequently supports up to 70 pounds
• Regularly lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Frequently kneel, bend, and reach
• Secure proper assistance for the transfer and lifting of residents as needed

 

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