NEVER FEED THE RESIDENTS Assist residents with identifying food arrangements (i.e., informing residents with sight problems of food that is on his/her tray, where it is located, if it is hot/cold, etc.) Serve between meal and bedtime snacks as instructed Keep residents' water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water (on each shift), and within easy reach of resident Collect and redistribute water pitchers for weekly cleaning by dietary Check rooms for food articles (i.e., food in proper containers, unauthorized food items, etc.) Learn and be aware of code system identifying specials needs of residents Ensure the resident's room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed is made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.) Greet residents and escort them to their room Introduce resident to his/her roommate, if any, and other residents and personnel as appropriate Inventory and mark the president's personal possessions as instructed Store resident's clothing Assist residents with packing their personal possessions when they are being transferred to a new room, or when being discharged Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks Cooperate with inter departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift Report defective equipment to Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse Inform the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of your equipment and supply needs Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information Ensure that you treat all residents fairly and with kindness, dignity, and respect Knock before entering the resident's room Report all grievances and complaints made by the resident to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property Honor the resident's refusal of assistance. Complete personal belonging form Maintain orderly/clean resident rooms and common areas (utility rooms, showers, resident bathrooms, day rooms, break room, etc.) Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently Answer call bells promptly & report needs to CNA/Nurse Make rounds assisting residents by opening/closing blinds, straightening blankets, making sure call bells are within reach, etc.