Personal Assistant

Job Summary

• Allow the residents to remain in control of their lives providing only the support needed up until they cannot complete a task themselves
• Ensuring that every resident is delighted because of you

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with ADLS (bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, laundry and dining) according to their individual needs as specified in their service plan
• Assist in general cleaning of common areas and residents’ apartments as indicated in shift task schedules
• Assist with dining as indicated in shift task schedules
• Refer any concerns from residents or their families to the Administrator or Supervisor
• Document any concerns from residents or their families in their Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and/or the Communication Book
• Report to Administrator and Supervisor any unusual behaviors or occurrences, accidents and significant changes in appearance or condition of any resident and document in Communication Book
• Greet all visitors and assist them as needed
• Respond promptly to all calls for help from residents
• Greet all new residents and assist them with getting settled in their apartment and introduce to others
• Assist and participate in monthly fire drills
• Assist in social events as requested
• Attend in-service meetings - mandatory six (6) hours per year
• Be available to work shift when another employee requests time off or is absent, if possible
• Option of taking off another day (upon approval) that I am scheduled, when I work an unscheduled shift

• Must be at least 18 years old or a high school graduate or equivalent
• Demonstrates a desire to support independence, and promote dignity for the residents of our facility
• Must be physically fit and able to stand, bend, lift and push
• Ability to work independently in the absence of the Administrator
• You’ll need a genuine passion for helping others and making a difference to the quality of life of the elderly. You will need a caring manner, patience, good communication skills and the ability to think on your feet. You need to be able to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Must be coachable, with a can-do attitude
• Be positive, supportive, and cooperative
• Willingness to go above and beyond to be a day-maker