Petersen Health Care is Hiring a Tenant Assistant Near Farmington, IL
Job Description
Job Description
This profile is intended to summarize the position’s general duties and requirements, it is not intended to be inclusive of every possible job assignment. To meet the changing needs of our tenants, job tasks may be added, changed or deleted. Employees may be asked to perform services for tenants based on the service plan that are not listed in this profile. Responsibilities
Provide guidance, verbal cueing, hands on assist and reminders during ADL’s
Serve meals and assist with dining services
Supervise dining room during meals
Assist with clean-up after meals
Provide room care: laundry, making beds, empty garbage, clean bathrooms, stock supplies
Maintain safe and secure environment
Answer emergency call system
Report and record changes in tenant condition and needs on Staffing Note or to Facility Nurse
Encourage tenant to remain as independent as possible
Clean and maintain personal hygiene equipment
Assist with ambulation, moving and transporting tenants including pushing wheelchairs
Participate in education and in-service opportunities
Accompany tenants on outings
Complete tenant safety/status checks
Encourage tenant's participation in socialization and activities
Perform tasks as assigned in individual service plans
Take vital signs as necessary
Follow facility policies and procedures
Orientation of new tenants to suite/community areas
Orientation of new Ra’s, C.N.A.’S, Housekeeping, and Dietary
Answer incoming calls
Greet guests and provide tours
May be required to work mandatory overtime
Required Skills
Able to speak and write English well
Able to work independently
Demonstrate freedom from communicable diseases/Tuberculosis
Cleared record according to Illinois Abuse Registry
Cleared record according to Illinois State Background Check
Provide physical examination signed by physician
Provide proof of Certification in Pulmonary Resuscitation
Must have the current federally required vaccines or proof of a valid exemption.