Position Summary
Under the direction of the charge nurse /or Nurse Manager, provides direct care to residents, assists in monitoring skin condition, mouth care, bowel status, nutrition, hydration, incontinence, and documents care given. Reports to nurse any change in condition.
Provide direct care to residents as assigned.
Identify special resident problems and changes in condition and report them immediately to supervisor.
Initiate corrective action as necessary and/or seek assistance of supervisor.
Identify safety hazards and emergency situations and initiate corrective action.
Participates in facility education programs.
Follows facility procedures related to control of equipment and supplies.
Participates in resident care conferences and other facility meetings as assigned.
Reviews care plans and performs care as outlined.
Documents the care and treatment provided to the resident and the resident's response to care provided.
Listens to resident and family complaints and concerns and reports to nurse.
Answers call lights promptly.
Assists residents with meals or feeds residents as necessary and accurately records fluid intake, percentage of food taken.
Toilets and accurately documents results.
Accurately measures and records output as necessary.
Weighs residents and takes vital signs as assigned.
Follows infection control policies.
Follows Resident's Rights policies.
Maintains resident's unit and belongings in a clean, orderly condition.
Assures that resident's personal care items are labeled with resident's name.
Performs other related duties as assigned.