Resident Care Assistant (CNA/HHA)
Now taking Applications for our Beautiful new community-Laurelwood at the Pinehills
Opening Spring 2015!!
Position Title: CNA/HHA (Resident Care Assistant)
Reports To: Director of Resident Care
Department: Nursing
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job
Summary:
Ensure that resident's needs of daily living are met by providing personal assistance such as, but no limited to, assisting residents with bathing, dressing, serving meals, washing and drying laundry, visiting with residents, and attending to other resident needs as they arise.
Essential Functions:
o Performs group and individual activities (structured and impromptu) in activity spaces, common areas and in the resident's room to support resident desires and as directed.
o Responsible for a range of personal assistance duties which may include: bathing and dressing residents, medication reminders, assistance with household chores and other personal needs defined by the residents care plan.
o Responsible for assistance with meal services to the residents which may include: escorting residents to and from the dining room, delivering trays to residents.
o Responsible for washing and drying the personal laundry of residents, and assisting with other daily living household tasks.
o Provides companionship to the residents through social visits, and daily conversation, encouragement to participant in activities, escorting if necessary, and helping to create a warm and supportive community atmosphere for residents
o Has complete understanding of Emergency Procedures.
o Responds immediately to any witnessed or potential medical emergencies by taking appropriate action, calling for assistance, and notifying supervisor immediately.
o Maintains a daily log, documenting in written form the resident assistance services performed each day. Communicates via resident log any notable changes, deletions, additions in resident services to next shifts.
o Observe and report any significant changes in resident behavior or health to supervisor.
o Be courteous at all times to residents, remembering their rights to dignity and confidentiality.
o Perform additional assigned duties at the direction of the Resident Care Director or other supervisors.
o Adherence of Non-Negotiables
Resident Care Assistant (cont.)
Physical Requirements:
oPhysically able to move at least 25 lbs. without assistance.
oPhysical stamina and ability to assist residents as needed and in emergencies.
oPhysically able to bend, reach and work in small areas.
oPhysically able to push and pull, equipment and furnishings.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
o Certified Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, or completed State-required training
o Ability to read, write and speak English
o Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, community officials and the general public
o Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly
o Must meet all State and company health requirements
o Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation
o Must have an acceptable criminal background check
OSHA Category Classification:
Potential for Exposure to Blood-borne PathogenEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Opening Spring 2015!!
Position Title: CNA/HHA (Resident Care Assistant)
Reports To: Director of Resident Care
Department: Nursing
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job
Summary:
Ensure that resident's needs of daily living are met by providing personal assistance such as, but no limited to, assisting residents with bathing, dressing, serving meals, washing and drying laundry, visiting with residents, and attending to other resident needs as they arise.
Essential Functions:
o Performs group and individual activities (structured and impromptu) in activity spaces, common areas and in the resident's room to support resident desires and as directed.
o Responsible for a range of personal assistance duties which may include: bathing and dressing residents, medication reminders, assistance with household chores and other personal needs defined by the residents care plan.
o Responsible for assistance with meal services to the residents which may include: escorting residents to and from the dining room, delivering trays to residents.
o Responsible for washing and drying the personal laundry of residents, and assisting with other daily living household tasks.
o Provides companionship to the residents through social visits, and daily conversation, encouragement to participant in activities, escorting if necessary, and helping to create a warm and supportive community atmosphere for residents
o Has complete understanding of Emergency Procedures.
o Responds immediately to any witnessed or potential medical emergencies by taking appropriate action, calling for assistance, and notifying supervisor immediately.
o Maintains a daily log, documenting in written form the resident assistance services performed each day. Communicates via resident log any notable changes, deletions, additions in resident services to next shifts.
o Observe and report any significant changes in resident behavior or health to supervisor.
o Be courteous at all times to residents, remembering their rights to dignity and confidentiality.
o Perform additional assigned duties at the direction of the Resident Care Director or other supervisors.
o Adherence of Non-Negotiables
Resident Care Assistant (cont.)
Physical Requirements:
oPhysically able to move at least 25 lbs. without assistance.
oPhysical stamina and ability to assist residents as needed and in emergencies.
oPhysically able to bend, reach and work in small areas.
oPhysically able to push and pull, equipment and furnishings.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
o Certified Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, or completed State-required training
o Ability to read, write and speak English
o Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, community officials and the general public
o Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly
o Must meet all State and company health requirements
o Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation
o Must have an acceptable criminal background check
OSHA Category Classification:
Potential for Exposure to Blood-borne PathogenEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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