Job Summary

Assist in maintaining a physical, social and psychological environment that is conducive to the best interest and welfare of residents.

Support the Community in various departments with identified needs as directed by the Community Assisted Living Director.

Accountabilities

• General
  • Model the Culture Change Principles of the Eden Alternative.
  • Understand and adhere to Resident Confidentiality and HIPPA regulations.
  • Attend in-service training, educational classes, and meetings as required.
  • Read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos.
  • Communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team.
  • Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Community Electronic Health Record software.
  • Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Community policies and procedures.
  • Solve basic mathematic procedures.
  • Maintain the highest degree of personal and professional integrity.
  • Know and honor Resident Rights.
  • Communicate with residents in a respectful manner.
  • Respond to resident family/visitor requests in a timely and appropriate manner.
  • Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Provide effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers.
• Resident Care
  • Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as grooming, bathing and dressing, as requested by residents or directed by supervisor.
  • Attend to the personal care needs of residents in a timely manner.
  • Regularly review, follow, and adhere to residents’ service plans.
  • Document and report care provided/resident observations in the Resident’s Electronic Health Record [EHR].
  • Perform & document Resident vital signs and heights and weights.
  • Respond to emergency calls in a timely manner.
  • Monitor the safety and well-being of residents.
  • Report changes in resident status, health or otherwise to supervisor.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of infection control and universal precautions.
• Other Duties/Responsibilities
  • Maintain cleanliness of resident’s room including daily cleaning, deep cleaning as required, and discharge cleaning.
  • Assist Resident with care and handling of personal laundry.
  • Assist with dining including setting/cleaning tables, meal delivery, serving meals, and washing dishes.
  • Provide information, encourage, and participate with residents in activity focused programs.
• Physical Demands/Working Conditions
  • Able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, and move frequently during working hours.
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. floor to waist, lift 10 lbs. waist to shoulder, lift and carry 40 lbs., and push/pull 40 lbs.
  • Able to assist in the evacuation of residents.
• Qualifications and Educational Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • CPR certification which must remain current during employment.
  • First aid certification from a nationally recognized organization.
  • Minimum of one year experience in a senior care or healthcare setting preferred.

Benefits for Full Time Employees

1. Health
2. Dental
3. Vision
4. Retirement Plan
5. (PSLF) Public Service Loan Forgiveness
6. PTO/Sick
7. Planet Fitness Corp. Discounted Membership
8. ZayZoon - Earned Wage Access