Essential Functions:
 Provides quality care and assistance to residents in accordance
with the resident philosophy and policies and resident rights
 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