Position Summary

Responsible for meeting the daily personal care needs of community’s residents. Anticipates, identifies and reports care needs.

Essential Duties

• Attends to the personal care needs of residents in a timely manner and provides assistance with needed Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) as requested by residents, care plan or directed by supervisor.
• Provides personal care services to residents such as assistance with bathing, dressing, attendance at meals, laundry, etc. with attention to individual resident needs (i.e., hair is combed, shoes are tied, oral hygiene, etc.)
• Anticipates and identifies any resident care needs and reports to supervisor (i.e., hygiene needs, broken eye glasses, skin rash, lost hearing aids, supply needs, etc.).
• Responds to the needs of family members as appropriate
• Maintains open communication with supervisor and/or peers to promote awareness of resident issues.
• Monitors the safety and well-being of residents
• Reports suspicion of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of resources as required by regulation.
• Reports changes in resident status, health or otherwise, to supervisor.
• Monitors and documents resident’s condition as directed.
• Assists residents with prescribed daily medication routine as appropriate and in accordance with state law.
• Ensures that proper documentation occurs.
• Completes work orders to communicate necessary replacements or repairs.
• Attends, participates and contributes to monthly staff meetings addressing resident and departmental needs
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications & Experience

• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
• One (1) year experience in some level of elder care preferred
• Knowledgeable with Electronic Health Management system
• Strong self-management and organization skills
• Strong multi-tasking abilities with the ability to handle competing deadlines, flexible and adaptable (open to change).
• Ability to effectively handle difficult and sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Moderate physical activity required by handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently.
• Constant standing, walking, and grasping. Frequent stooping and reaching above shoulder heights, occasional sitting, crawling, kneeling, and squatting.
• May have exposure to blood borne pathogens, body excretions and communicable diseases possible.
• Possible exposure to household chemicals.
• Sits, stands, bends and moves intermittently during working hours.
• May be subject to frequent interruptions.
• Interacts with clients, family members and visitors frequently.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.