Job Summary:

Provides direct and indirect resident care activities under the direction of an RN or LPN/LVN. Assists residents with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, comfort and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for residents.

FLSA:

NON-EXEMPT

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in the preparation for move in of residents.

Assists in and accompanies residents in the move-in process.

Provides care, which may include bed bath, shower or whirlpool, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing residents, changing bed linen, cleaning over the bed table and bedside stand, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the day.

Provides evening care which includes hands/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, freshening linen, cleaning over the bed tables, straightening room and other general care as needed.

Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when resident complains of pain.

Assists LPN as needed.

Provides general care such as positioning residents, lifting and turning residents, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in use of bedpan or commode and ambulating the residents.

Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, O2 sats and intake-output. Also does orthostatic BPs monthly and as directed.

Adheres to policies and procedures of the community.

Participates in socialization activities in the community.

Checks for reddened areas or skin breakdown and reports to RN or LPN.

Ensures residents are dressed properly and assists, as necessary. Ensures that used clothing is properly stored in closet. Ensures that all residents are clean and dry at all times.

Checks unit for adequate linen. Folds neatly and arranges linen in linen closet. Cleans linen cart. Provides clean linen and clothing. Makes beds.

Treats residents, their families, visitors and co-workers with respect and dignity.

Accompanies residents to appointments, as directed.

Provides reality orientation in daily care, when appropriate.

Prepares residents for meals; serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds residents, if necessary.

Answers residents' call lights, anticipates residents' needs and makes rounds to assigned residents.

Assists residents with handling and care of clothing and other personal property (including dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids and prosthetic devices).

Transports residents to and from various departments, as requested.

Reports and, when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents.

Participates in or contributes to interdisciplinary care conferences in person or through unit manager.

Follows directions, both oral and written, and works cooperatively with other staff members.

Acquires knowledge of and develops skills in basic nursing procedures and simple charting.

Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationship with residents, family members and other facility personnel while assuring confidentiality of resident information. Functions as a resident advocate by protecting the resident's rights.

Attends in-service education programs, as assigned, to learn new treatments, procedures, developmental skills, etc.

Practices careful, efficient and non-wasteful use of supplies and linen and follows established charge procedure for resident charge items.

Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations.

Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.

Maintains personal health in order to prevent absence from work due to health problems.

Possesses a genuine interest and concern for geriatric and disabled persons.

Professional Requirements:

Adheres to dress code.

Completes annual educational requirements.

Maintains regulatory requirements.

Wears identification while on duty.

Maintains confidentiality at all times.

Attends department staff meetings as required within the department.

Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time.

Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Coordinates efforts in meeting regulatory compliance, federal, state and local regulations and standards

Communicates and complies with the Benefis Health System Mission, Vision and Values as well as the focus statement of the department.

Complies with Benefis Health System Organization Policies and Procedures.

Complies with Health and Safety Standards and Guidelines.

Education/Experience Requirements:

High School graduate or equivalent preferred.

Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in State of Montana for Long Term Care Facilities.

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification and maintain per policy.

Must be 18 years of age or older.