Description:
Position Summary:
Provides residents assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) while recognizing the importance of their dignity and respect at all times.
Essential Functions:
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Provides quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the resident philosophy and policies and resident rights
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Assists residents in meeting their physical, emotional and spiritual needs
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Adheres to each resident’s Level of Care (LOC), notifies supervisor of any changes in resident’s condition
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Answers and responds to resident calls in a timely manner
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Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
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Checks residents every two (2) hours and reports findings
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Completes assignment sheets daily.
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Encourages residents to attend meals in the dining room by escorting to and from Dining room
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Assists residents with meals in ways that meet their individual needs and desires, while being cognizant of changes in appetites and physical abilities to eat and drink
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Assists with cleaning and setting the dining room as directed by supervisor
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Assists with cleaning and tidying resident’s room as directed by supervisor
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Assists with resident’s personal laundry as directed by supervisor
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Establishes and maintains good relationships with residents and their families
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Disposes of all incontinent products according to OSHA regulations and Company policy
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Practices proper body mechanics when lifting following safety guidelines
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Responds to resident emergencies
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Works assigned schedule
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Follows proper procedure for clocking in and out for shifts
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Follows guidelines for uniforms and wears name badge daily
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Follows policy on signing equipment in and out, and uses Company assigned equipment properly as intended
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The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
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The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
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Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.
Non-Essential Functions:
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Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
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Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
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Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able
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Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
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Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
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Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent
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Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation
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All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents
Requirements:
Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:
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Must have a high school education
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Non-Certification with proper training, or possession of valid state certification as C.N.A.
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1 – 3 years experience in a senior care community or nursing home environment preferred
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Has a good understanding of how Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease can affect behavior
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Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts
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Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
Background Screening Requirement
In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the Clearinghouse, disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com