Direct Care Staff

*All potential employees must pass a background check and drug screen. Potential employees must be willing to work all shifts, holidays, and weekends. Due to the nature of our business we must report to work during inclement weather. Excessive absenteeism is not tolerated.

• EDUCATION

It is preferred that the Resident Assistant has a High School diploma or equivalency. It is preferred that the Resident Assistant holds a current CPR certification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Resident Assistants provide routine care in a manner conducive to the comfort and safety of residents in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and within the established policies and procedures of the Community; and are delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties by the Resident Care Coordinator, Health and Wellness Director and/or the Executive Director or other assigned supervisory personnel to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• ESSENTIAL

The following job functions have been determined to be essential of this position. Management reserves the right to modify this list and other functions as deemed necessary.

• Verify the identification of a resident to assure appropriate care is being provided to the correct patient.
• Recognize and respond to the needs of the residents.
• Report changes in the resident’s condition to the charge/staff nurse as soon as possible. Document in records.
• Promote independence of residents’ decisions.
• Report and record resident’s intake on meal percentage sheet and report to charge nurse.
• Report accidents and incidents when they occur.
• Assist with resident move-ins, transferring and move-outs.
• Routinely review work assignments and schedules to update or change task objectives.
• Perform assigned tasks in accordance with Community policies and procedures as instructed by supervisor.
• Notify supervisor of pending absence or tardiness within the time frame described in the personnel handbook.
• Report to supervisor all complaints and grievances made by residents, families, visiting individuals, agencies, etc.
• Report resident leaving the Community.
• Communicate with co-workers at all levels to adequately meet the needs of residents.
• As appropriate, help create an atmosphere of optimism, warmth, interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit.
• Meet with personnel as scheduled to assist in identifying and correcting problems and/or the improvement of services.
• As instructed, assist residents with the following personal care functions and explain each procedure to the resident as care is given:
• Dental and mouth care
• Bathing
• Dressing and grooming
• Hair care
• Nail care
• Shaving
• Bowel and bladder care
• Other personal and hygiene care
• Observe and report the presence of pressure areas to prevent decubiti and provide skin care according to policy.
• Assure that the call system is within easy reach at all times and answered promptly.
• Measure and record all vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, anatomical dimension/circumference, etc.
• Report any resident abuse immediately.
• Observe, monitor and report symptoms of potential skin breakdown and/or decubitus ulcers and intervene with appropriate skin care as instructed.
• Assist with the application of slings, elastic bandages, binders, etc.
• Observe, monitor and report condition of disoriented and comatose residents.
• Attend and participate in orientation programs, on-going training and educational classes.
• Follow established safety precautions and observe, monitor and intervene or report unsafe conditions in the facility.
• Follow established smoking regulations and report violations.
• Wash hands before and after performing services for residents.
• Review Resident Assessment and Plans of Care to residents’ conditions, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of resident care, procedures and documentation, and communicate with the resident on an adult and mature basis with dignity and respect for the resident’s rights and wishes.
• Immediately report and communicable or infectious disease that you contract.
• Follow established universal precautions and isolation procedures.
• Perform emergency procedures such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• OTHER DUTIES

In addition to the essential job functions described above, the following job functions are important to the proper fulfillment of duties:

• Document observed data on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc. in an informative and descriptive manner.
• Introduce new residents to their roommate(s), if any, as well as to other residents and to co-workers as appropriate.
• Watch for and report changes in room temperature, ventilation, lighting, etc.
• Check light bulbs and report those needing to be changed.
• Keep resident’s personal articles off the floor and properly stored.
• Inventory, identify and help store resident’s personal possessions on an on-going basis.
• Keep supply room, work areas and equipment clean.
• Assist residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
• Assist with caring for residents’ eyeglasses, hearing aids, prostheses, etc.
• Serve meals, clear dining room after meal, and set up for next meal.
• Serve between meal, bedtime and other nutritional snacks.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties related to resident care.
• Clean used equipment such as utensils as assigned.
• Assist and direct visitors as appropriate.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH REQUIRED

Frequent body movements to include lifting, moving, transferring, bending (static forward bending), stooping/squatting, and reaching. Able to do heavy lifting, pushing, pulling and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted with twisting and turning of trunk. Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Because the essential functions of the job of the Certified Nursing Assistant often require exposure to bodily functions and infectious waste, diseases, odors and other situations associated with health care, including but not limited to exposure to AIDS, HIV and Hepatitis B viruses involving Risk Classification Categories 2 and 3, environmental and safety conditions will fluctuate. To be qualified for the position of Certified Nursing Assistant, an applicant/employee will have the ability to work in an environment conducive to caring for residents without posing a substantial safety or health threat to self or others.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16