Personal Assistant

Job Summary

• Allow the residents to remain in control of their lives providing only the support needed up until they cannot complete a task themselves
• Ensuring that every resident is delighted because of you

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with ADLS (bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, laundry and dining) according to their individual needs as specified in their service plan

• Assist in general cleaning of common areas and residents’ apartments as indicated in shift task schedules

• Assist with dining as indicated in shift task schedules

• Refer any concerns from residents or their families to the Administrator or Supervisor

• Document any concerns from residents or their families in their Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and/or the Communication Book

• Report to Administrator and Supervisor any unusual behaviors or occurrences, accidents and significant changes in appearance or condition of any resident and document in Communication Book

• Greet all visitors and assist them as needed

• Respond promptly to all calls for help from residents

• Greet all new residents and assist them with getting settled in their apartment and introduce to others

• Assist and participate in monthly fire drills

• Assist in social events as requested

• Attend in-service meetings - mandatory six (6) hours per year

• Be available to work shift when another employee requests time off or is absent, if possible

• Option of taking off another day (upon approval) that I am scheduled, when I work an unscheduled shift

• Must be at least 18 years old or a high school graduate or equivalent

• Demonstrates a desire to support independence, and promote dignity for the residents of our facility

• Must be physically fit and able to stand, bend, lift and push

• Ability to work independently in the absence of the Administrator

• You’ll need a genuine passion for helping others and making a difference to the quality of life of the elderly. You will need a caring manner, patience, good communication skills and the ability to think on your feet. You need to be able to work with people from diverse backgrounds

• Must be coachable, with a can-do attitude

• Be positive, supportive, and cooperative

• Willingness to go above and beyond to be a day-maker