This position requires that you accept the responsibility for the delivery of transportation services to each resident of the Community and for all resident activities. You will be accountable to observe the activities and behavior for all residents so that the care, services and activities of each resident are appropriate and delivered to them in a continuous, predictable and efficient manner. You must coordinate and communicate with all other team members in maintaining a holistic perspective of service and care for each resident. Also actively engage yourself in supporting, introducing and implementing activities that maximize each resident's identity, abilities, and interests. JOB DESCRIPTION 1. Personally get to know the residents of the Community by communicating with other team members and departments, reviewing appropriate resident records, and direct conversation with residents. 2. Participate in the orientation of each new resident to their new living environment, to you as a driver, to other team members, and to all other residents. Follow and actively participate in all resident orientation practices and procedures which have been and will continually be developed to ease the disorientation, confusion, and withdrawal, for each new resident. Remain as closely involved as possible to ease their anxiety while they become accustomed to their new and unfamiliar living environment. Explain the amenities, routines, and expectations of the community and your department and discuss their unique needs and preferences with them as often as necessary to ease their transition. A successful orientation can take up to 6 weeks to complete. 3. Perform all services described in Resident Handbook and Resident Care Plan for which you are responsible. Continually assess each resident's ability to perform basic daily living activities (ADL's) and social skills. Communicate observations and refer potential difficulties or opportunities for resident improvement to the appropriate team members (team leaders, supervisors, manager). 4. When called upon participate in care planning and other formal and informal meetings to identify and confirm recommended actions that develop and reinforce residents' full potential to live independently and age in place graciously. Work individually on a consistent basis each day with residents to expand the number of activities of daily living the resident performs for himself/herself. Encourage and motivate residents to do as much for themselves as possible but take time, if necessary to assist when required. 5. Recommendation of, and involvement in programs that will stimulate their unique interests and attributes for all residents is your responsibility, and should be based on a first hand Paradigm Senior Living 1994 - 2005 2 knowledge of the residents likes, dislikes, and interests. Plan your daily work schedule in a way that will make time for personal interaction with residents. 6. When appropriate, record and use all pertinent information from resident records regarding effective methods used in effecting communication with, motivation of, and assistance to all residents. 7. Request additional guidance, training and support as necessary to make your work with each resident reach their full potential for safe, healthy and meaningful lifestyle and the Community. Participate in all required training, orientation, meetings and programs offered by employer. 8. Promptly discuss and resolve any potential service or care coordination problems with all involved team members and team leaders. |