Job Description

Cares for the residents in the memory care and/or Assisted Living neighborhood under the direction andsupervision of a registered nurse or a LPN/LVN. 

Job Functions

Essential Functions:

• Takes and records vital signs as assigned and if trained and qualified to do so.

• Measures and records height and weight as assigned. 

• Recognizes abnormal changes in body functioning and the importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor.

• Provides assistance as needed with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living. 

• Transfers, positions and turns residents.

• Provides skin care.

• Contributes to the resident’s assessment and theplan of care.

• Cares for residents with dementia.

• Follows the schedule of resident’s needs set out bysupervisor.

• Provides emotional and social support to residents.

• Conducts scheduled and unscheduled programming with memory care residents.

• Handles dining service in the dining room for all three meals daily and for night-time dining where available.

• Communicates with resident families per the memory care program directives and policies.

• Promotes and protects resident rights, assistsresidents to make informed decisions, treatsresidents with dignity and respect, protectsresident’s personal belongings, reports suspectedabuse or neglect, avoids the need for physicalrestraints in accordance with the currentprofessional standards and, supports independentexpression, choice and decision-making consistentwith applicable law and regulation.

• Informs supervisor of any resident issues orconcerns.

• Respects and encourages the independence anddignity of the residents.

• Respects residents’ confidentiality.

• Familiar with emergency equipment andprocedures.

• Understands duties during a fire drill and is familiarwith evacuation plan.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Attends all required training, in-service, and staffmeetings.

• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.

• Maintains a positive and professional demeanortoward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.

• Adheres to all policies and procedures of Aventine Hill Communities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Requirements

• A High School Diploma or General EducationDegree; or one to three months related experienceand/or training; or equivalent combination ofeducation and experience

• CNA licensure or certified medical assistant preferable.

• Memory Care training certification or other formal dementia education preferred (For Memory Care).

• Currently certified and willing to maintain CPR Certification and First Aid.

• Recent history of care experience in memory caresetting (For Memory Care). 

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

• Positive and cheerful disposition.

• Comfortable resolving conflict.

• Knowledge of progression and care of dementia residents (For Memory Care).

Potential Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens

• This position may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue, requiring the use of personal protective equipment. Gloves should be worn for any contact with blood or body fluids/tissues.Gowns, masks, or eye covering may be needed if it is likely that soiling or splattering of blood may occur.

• To reduce the risk of exposure to blood, body fluid,or tissue adherence to Standard Universal Precautions isnecessary. In the event of accidental exposure topotentially infectious blood or body fluids/tissues,appropriate medical evaluation and follow-up isavailable as outlined in the community exposurecontrol plan located in every department.

• It is the policy of this community to adopt workpractices that will minimize health risks resultingfrom occupational exposure to blood and otherpotentially infected materials.

Physical Requirements & Requirements