ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations listed in the job description is not always specifically described, and that employees, at the discretion of management, may be required to perform duties not within their job descriptions. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

General

• Create, promote, and sustain a positive living environment and highest quality of life through integrity, compassion, and self-worth.
• Implement daily activities that promote the social, spiritual, physical, emotional, and cognitive wellbeing of the resident. Utilize activity materials provided while encouraging spontaneous activity in the household.
• Listen to the wants and needs of residents and deliver/fulfill their wants/desires as appropriate.
• Comply with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to privacy and security rules, safety, and code of conduct.

Food/Dining

• Utilizing “safe serve” protocols, properly prepare and cook meals as designated to the households for the residents as instructed by their plan of care and/or by the posted menu. Healthy and nutritious meals will be provided. Follow protocol and properly log/maintain records of refrigeration temperatures, food/supplement labeling/dating, proper storing of food and proper disposal of food.
• Loading and unloading dishwasher after meals; following protocol and properly log/maintain records of dishwasher temperatures.
• Serve and assist the residents during their meals and provide a positive dining experience.
• Maintain and inventory food/supplements daily. Ensure a proper amount of food is adequately stocked for each household.

Housekeeping

• Maintain a healthy sanitary environment by providing light housekeeping duties. Tasks will include but are not limited to cleaning/making of bed, vacuuming, removing trash daily and maintaining neatness of resident’s apartments.
• Provide and ensure consistent clean linens and clean clothing by maintaining a washing/drying program for all residents.
• Assistance with laundry as needed for all residents.

Providing Care

• Provide personal care needs to the residents in accordance with each individual plan of care, to include bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, care of skin, ears, nails, dental and mouth care.
• Medication management.
• Recognize any changes/conditions in the resident and report to the nurse.
• Measure and record vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, height per the resident’s plan of care.
• Ensure all personal and medical devices/equipment are in order and working properly. Report all equipment requiring repair or replacement to the appropriate personnel.
• Follow established safety precautions and observe, monitor, and intervene in or report to the Guide and/or designee any unsafe conditions.
• Report accidents and incidents immediately to the nurse - at the time when the accidents and incidents occur.
• Follow all protocols/procedures for any signs of abuse.

ADAAA COMPLIANCE

Village On The Isle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the ADAAA, Village On The Isle will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.