REPORTS TO:

Director and Nurse Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, providing personal care to and positioning patients, and monitoring patients’ vital signs and personal supplies. In accordance with applicable state law, may administer medications and participate in medication management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Tasks

Implements the policies and procedures of Credo Senior Living.

Assists residents with instrumental activities of daily living and activities of daily living as indicated by residents’ needs and the policies of Credo Senior Living.

Communicates with residents and reports any variances to the Director or RN/LPN.

Practices the standard precautions of infection control.

Adheres to procedures for fire, life safety, disaster, work safety, and other emergency procedures indicated.

Provides personal care, including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, nail care, and linen changes as indicated.

Assists the resident with dressing needs.

Monitors, reports, and records resident incontinence. Assists with toileting.

Records resident vital signs and weight and reports changes to the Director or RN/LPN.

Monitors residents’ supplies and provides a list to either the family or the Director or RN/LPN.

May administer medications and participate in medication management according to state regulations.

Participates and assists residents in activities.

Transports and/or accompanies residents on out-of-residence activities as indicated.

Works scheduled shift including overtime, scheduled weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts when necessary.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with preparing the dining room and serving meals.

Participates in housekeeping and laundry services as indicated.

Participates in Credo Senior Living staff meetings and in-services. Must maintain twelve (12) in-service hours per year.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Director as required for the position.