Qualifications and Job Skills:
- Must hold a current certification in CPR/First-Aid
- HCA (Home Care Aide Certification) Certification Required
- Must hold a current Food Handler's Permit
- Must have a TEAM attitude and work well with others
- Must have/show commitment to good attendance and punctuality
- Must be committed to performing each job duty in a manner that upholds the dignity, privacy, independence, safety and security of each resident
- Must be committed to safe practices, infection control and respect for residents rights
- Must be able to listen to, communicate with, and be sensitive to each resident
- Must have strong commitment to customer service
- Must successfully complete all required State training
- Ability to lift, push or pull 25 pounds, up to 30 times per shift
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel and reach
Caregivers/Resident Aides will assist in providing a pleasant, comfortable environment for residents by:
- Following appropriate shift task lists specific to common area housekeeping
- Providing scheduled laundry services for resident, including linens and towels
- Ensuring that meal times are pleasant, efficient, and on time by assisting with serving meals, clearing tables, and maintaining a helpful attitude during meals
- Serving trays to those residents who may not be able to come to a meal
- Providing daily resident trash pick-up
- Other tasks specific to maintaining an outstanding environment for residents
- Other activities as assigned
Caregivers/Resident Aides will enhance the care and life quality for residents by:
- Being sensitive to each resident by listening and communicating clearly
- Providing personal care with ADLs as appropriate while striving to promote self-care, independence and dignity, and personal privacy
- Creating a calm and positive atmosphere by the use of good communication skills, simple terms, and a reassuring tone of voice
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of each resident by intervention and/or redirection when appropriate
- Responding in a gentle, reassuring manner to each resident with an awareness of their individual emotional/behavioral/mental conditions/needs
- Communicating with family members and visitors as directed by the Administrator in a caring manner that protects the privacy of each resident
- Communicating in a positive manner to other employees at shift change to assure continuity of program and care
- Assist with Life Enrichment Activities as assigned
- Other activities as assigned
Caregivers/Resident Aides will protect the safety and health of each resident by:
- Documenting observed changes in condition, interventions/programs used and observed results, and any unusual occurrence in each resident's daily routine
- Communicating observed changes in physical condition of the resident to the supervising RN, LPN, nurse delegate, and family members (when appropriate)
- Assuring the safety of each resident by knowing what to do in any emergency situation by being aware of the needs of each resident and by knowing the physical environment of the facility
- Using good body mechanics when transferring residents and when lifting/moving other objects to avoid injury
- Other activities as assigned. Caregivers/Resident Aides will honor each resident, at all times, by abiding by the Resident Bill of Rights