Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, and must maintain twelve (12) hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) per year. Long-term care experience preferred.

Walking and hearing is required 75% or more per shift. Far vision, near vision, low to medium levels of lifting, low levels of carrying and pushing/pulling, low to medium levels of handling and fingering are required about 50% per shift. Standing, talking, medium levels of carrying, pushing/pulling is required about 25% per shift. Sitting, crouching, climbing (ascending or descending), bending/twisting, reaching, very high levels of lifting, high to very high levels of carrying, very high levels of pushing/pulling is required about 10% per shift. Stooping, running grappling, balancing, feeling, high levels of lifting, pushing/pulling, fingering is present only in unusual situations. The required lift for this job classification is 50 lbs.

Description

1. Assure all rights granted to residents in the Resident’s Bill of Rights are provided for and that assistance is available to exercise these rights.

1. Keep patient information and their medical records confidential.

1. Make sure that proper record keeping and documentation is maintained for residents.

1. Ensure that all residents and employees follow all rules and regulations, as well as, the facility’s policies and procedures.

1. Serve as a reference for family members, responsible parties, and visitors.

1. Make sure that all residents are accounted for, which includes assuring the use of the Sign-In/Sign-Out Log.

1. Assist with the care of residents, including prompting and performing the activities of daily living (ADLs) for which the residents need such assistance.

1. Assure that all accidents/incidents are reported and recorded upon occurrence and that the appropriate parties are notified.

1. Able to contact on-call person and activate the chain-of-command.

1. Follow orders prescribed by a physician and assure total care as ordered.

1. Maintain and assure compliance with sanitation and safety requirements.
2. Supervise staff that are on shift and make sure that coverage according to the state regulated staffing requirements is met.

1. Assure twelve (12) hours of relevant continued education per year.

1. Perform other duties as are required by the circumstances, or as instructed by the Administrator or Resident Care Coordinator.