Description

To provide direct resident care duties under the supervision of the licensed nursing staff. Assist in maintaining a positive physical, mental, and psychosocial environment for the residents.

Requirements

1. Assist residents with personal care and activities of daily living (ADL’s) including bathing, dressing, grooming, shaving, oral care, hair care, nail care and skin care.
2. Assist with range of motion, turning, positioning, ambulation and assistive devices.
3. Serve and assist with meals and supplements; offer fluids every 2 hours unless otherwise indicated and document food and fluid intake.
4. Assist with Bowel/Bladder Training Program.
5. Take and record vitals, heights, and weights.
6. Assist in maintaining resident ’s environment.
7. Read and follow resident ADL care plan.
8. Follow assigned restorative and rehabilitative procedures.
9. Observe resident for changes in condition and report to the charge nurse.