Provides residents assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) while recognizing the importance of their dignity and respect at all times.

Essential Functions:

•  Provides quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the resident philosophy and policies and resident right
•  Assists residents in meeting their physical, emotional and spiritual needs
• Adheres to each resident’s Level of Care (LOC), notifies supervisor of any changes in resident’s condition
•  Answers and responds to resident calls in a timely manner
•  Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
•  Checks residents every two (2) hours and reports findings
•  Completes assignment sheets daily.
•  Encourages residents to attend meals in the dining room by escorting to and from Dining room
•  Assists residents with meals in ways that meet their individual needs and desires, while being cognizant of changes in appetites and physical abilities to eat and drink
• Assists with cleaning and setting the dining room as directed by supervisor
• Assists with cleaning and tidying resident’s room as directed by supervisor
• Assists with resident’s personal laundry as directed by supervisor
•  Establishes and maintains good relationships with residents and their families
•  Disposes of all incontinent products according to OSHA regulations and Company policy
•  Practices proper body mechanics when lifting following safety guidelines
•  Responds to resident emergencies
•  Works assigned schedule
• Follows proper procedure for clocking in and out for shifts
•  Follows guidelines for uniforms and wears name badge daily
• Follows policy on signing equipment in and out, and uses Company assigned equipment properly as intended
•  The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
• The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
•  Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.

Non-Essential Functions:

•  Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
• Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
• Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able
•  Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
•  Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
•  Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation
• All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

•  Must have a high school education
•  Non-Certification with proper training, or possession of valid state certification as C.N.A.
•  1 – 3 years experience in a senior care community or nursing home environment preferred
•  Has a good understanding of how Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease can affect behavior
•  Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts
•  Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens