Resident Care Duties

• Assist residents with activities of daily living including:
  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Incontinence care
  • Transfers and mobility
  • Eating assistance as needed
• Answer call lights promptly.
• Perform resident rounds routinely and as assigned.
• Assist residents to meals, activities, appointments, and bedtime routines.
• Change occupied and unoccupied beds as needed.
• Ensure residents are clean, dry, properly dressed, and comfortable at all times.
• Report changes in resident condition, behavior, appetite, skin condition, or mental status immediately to nursing or management staff.
• Maintain resident dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.

Medication Duties (Med Tech Responsibilities)

• Administer or assist with medications as allowed by state regulations and facility policy.
• Accurately document medication administration and treatments.
• Monitor residents for medication side effects or adverse reactions.
• Follow proper medication pass procedures and infection control practices.
• Complete narcotic counts and required medication documentation.
• Notify pharmacy, provider, or supervisor of medication concerns or missing medications.
• Ensure medication carts remain locked and secured at all times.
• Attend required medication training and maintain certification requirements.

Documentation & Communication

• Accurately chart resident care and behaviors before end of shift.
• Complete 24-hour communication logs and incident reports as required.
• Communicate effectively during shift report and with all departments.
• Report accidents, injuries, or unusual occurrences immediately.

Housekeeping & Environmental Duties

• Keep resident rooms clean and organized.
• Ensure soiled linen is removed and processed promptly.
• Never place soiled linen in clean laundry baskets or leave soiled linen under bed pads.
• Clean wheelchairs, equipment, and resident care items as assigned.
• Assist with laundry duties when needed.
• Maintain clean and safe work environments.

Safety & Infection Control

• Follow all OSHA, DHEC, infection control, and facility safety procedures.
• Use proper PPE and hand hygiene practices.
• Follow fall prevention and transfer safety procedures.
• Immediately report hazards, broken equipment, or unsafe conditions.

Professional Expectations

• Arrive on time and in proper uniform.
• Maintain professional conduct with residents, families, and coworkers.
• Follow assignments and instructions from supervisors.
• Participate in mandatory in-services, meetings, and training.
• Maintain a teamwork-oriented attitude and assist coworkers when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Current Med Tech certification (if required by state regulations).
• Previous assisted living or long-term care experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and document accurately.
• Must pass background checks and health screenings.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition residents safely.
• Ability to bend, stoop, push, and pull frequently.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.