Schonberg Care
BLURB & BENEFITS
Job Summary:
Assists residents with ADLs and IADLs, monitors vital signs, weights, skin breakdowns, promotes, ensures and immediately reports change in resident’s condition, uses standard precautions, maintains resident’s confidentiality, Resident’s Rights, reports accidents and incidents, provides daily light housekeeping, documents as required, and assists with admissions, transfers and discharges within the ARCP setting with the supervision of a Registered Nurse/Wellness Director. Responsible for ensuring continuity of care of the residents between shifts by providing direct care as needed. Participates in resident and family meetings. Maintains role as resident advocate with a focus on the community’s mission.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
Assist residents with ADLs (bathing, dressing, grooming, etc.)
Assist residents with IADLs
Ability to prepare residents for activities in the community as well as medical appointments
Prepares residents for meals and snacks and performs after meal care
Provides basic room care
Observes and reports the presence of skin breakdowns
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality
Reports all accidents and incidents immediately to supervisor
Notifies nurse of changes in resident’s condition and follows through until appropriate action is taken
Reviews task/assignment sheets daily
Gives a thorough verbal report to oncoming shift
Follows through as needed on information given by shift report, resident or family regarding resident concerns
Implements plan of care of the resident based on assessments and goals established by the interdisciplinary care team
Treats residents and their families with respect and dignity
Meets current documentation standards and policies
Maintains resident’s confidentiality
Functions as a resident advocate by protecting the resident’s rights
Demonstrates creativity in solving problems and looking at situations in new and innovative ways
Interacts with residents, families, co-workers, managers and other departmental staff in a kind, knowledgeable and friendly manner
Consistently involves resident and family in planning of care
Assist in proper admission, transfer, and discharge of residents and uses proper body mechanics at all times
Participates in orientation of new staff and assists in performance evaluations when needed
Demonstrates ability to remain calm in emergency and/or stressful situations and gives everyone a feeling of confidence that station is under control
Consistently follows the policies and procedures of the facility
Exhibits genuine interest in and appreciation of adults in later years of life
Is a motivated, independent individual who can organize workload so that all functions are completed appropriately
Participates in life enrichment activities with the residents
Professional Requirements
Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean
Completes annual education requirements
Maintains regulatory requirements
Maintains resident confidentiality at all times
Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time
Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly
Completes inservices and returns in a timely fashion
Attends annual review and department inservices, as scheduled
Attends monthly staff meetings
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner
Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices
Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility
Regulatory Requirements
Must be 18 years of age or older
Completion of training program for certification (CNA PREFERRED NOT REQUIRED)
Current CPR certification
Current certification in 1st Aid (Basic knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering basic first aid and resident care)
QUALIFICATIONS
High School education preferred
Previous experience with geriatric clients preferred
Basic understanding of aseptic and sterile techniques
Good physical and mental health neat, clean, well groomed and responsible
Patience, tact, enthusiasm, and positive attitude toward the elderly
Language Skills
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Additional languages preferred
Skills
Basic computer knowledge
Physical Demands
For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising resident care.
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Assists residents with ADLs and IADLs, monitors vital signs, weights, skin breakdowns, promotes, ensures and immediately reports change in resident’s condition, uses standard precautions, maintains resident’s confidentiality, Resident’s Rights, reports accidents and incidents, provides daily light housekeeping, documents as required, and assists with admissions, transfers and discharges within the ARCP setting with the supervision of a Registered Nurse/Wellness Director. Responsible for ensuring continuity of care of the residents between shifts by providing direct care as needed. Participates in resident and family meetings. Maintains role as resident advocate with a focus on the community’s mission.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
Assist residents with ADLs (bathing, dressing, grooming, etc.)
Assist residents with IADLs
Ability to prepare residents for activities in the community as well as medical appointments
Prepares residents for meals and snacks and performs after meal care
Provides basic room care
Observes and reports the presence of skin breakdowns
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality
Reports all accidents and incidents immediately to supervisor
Notifies nurse of changes in resident’s condition and follows through until appropriate action is taken
Reviews task/assignment sheets daily
Gives a thorough verbal report to oncoming shift
Follows through as needed on information given by shift report, resident or family regarding resident concerns
Implements plan of care of the resident based on assessments and goals established by the interdisciplinary care team
Treats residents and their families with respect and dignity
Meets current documentation standards and policies
Maintains resident’s confidentiality
Functions as a resident advocate by protecting the resident’s rights
Demonstrates creativity in solving problems and looking at situations in new and innovative ways
Interacts with residents, families, co-workers, managers and other departmental staff in a kind, knowledgeable and friendly manner
Consistently involves resident and family in planning of care
Assist in proper admission, transfer, and discharge of residents and uses proper body mechanics at all times
Participates in orientation of new staff and assists in performance evaluations when needed
Demonstrates ability to remain calm in emergency and/or stressful situations and gives everyone a feeling of confidence that station is under control
Consistently follows the policies and procedures of the facility
Exhibits genuine interest in and appreciation of adults in later years of life
Is a motivated, independent individual who can organize workload so that all functions are completed appropriately
Participates in life enrichment activities with the residents
Professional Requirements
Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean
Completes annual education requirements
Maintains regulatory requirements
Maintains resident confidentiality at all times
Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time
Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly
Completes inservices and returns in a timely fashion
Attends annual review and department inservices, as scheduled
Attends monthly staff meetings
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner
Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices
Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility
Regulatory Requirements
Must be 18 years of age or older
Completion of training program for certification (CNA PREFERRED NOT REQUIRED)
Current CPR certification
Current certification in 1st Aid (Basic knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering basic first aid and resident care)
QUALIFICATIONS
High School education preferred
Previous experience with geriatric clients preferred
Basic understanding of aseptic and sterile techniques
Good physical and mental health neat, clean, well groomed and responsible
Patience, tact, enthusiasm, and positive attitude toward the elderly
Language Skills
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Additional languages preferred
Skills
Basic computer knowledge
Physical Demands
For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising resident care.
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