RESIDENT AIDE ALF

General Summary

The Resident Aid performs tasks that involve specific services for residents which are supportive and complementary to individual care requirements, including but not limited to: assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, and toileting: conducting activity programs and, basic documentation.

Essential Job Functions

• Attends to environment/room cleanliness, ventilation, lighting and furniture arrangements.
• Assists residents with personal cleanliness, grooming, nourishment, rest, activity, and toileting in a manner conducive to the residents' comfort, safety, and dignity.
• Provides support and redirection to residents who have a Dementia diagnosis.
• Always preserves the dignity and self-respect of all residents.
• Conducts routine and ongoing resident assessments and reports changes in the residents' attitude, appearance, behavior, and physical ability to the Shift Supervisor or Resident Care Director.
• Recognizes and respects the individual residents' emotional, social, cultural, and religious needs and beliefs.
• Reports any equipment and supply needs to the Shift Supervisor or Resident Care Manager.
• Is accountable for always knowing the whereabouts of all assigned residents.
• Develops positive relationships with residents, families and frequent visitors.
• Promptly answers call lights.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding information about residents and their families.
• Strives to preserve resident privacy.
• Attends required in-service and training programs.
• Demonstrates compliance with applicable City Creek policies, procedures and standards.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Physical demands vary from sedentary activities to hands-on resident care which includes lifting, bending from the waist, stooping, and twisting as conditions warrant. May include infrequent maximum assistance of residents over 100 lbs. Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds. Objects or residents weighing more than 50 lbs. should not be moved without the assistance of another worker and/or appropriate equipment. May be exposed to potentially dangerous chemicals, intervene safely and appropriately in challenging situations, work compassionately with families and residents.

• A high school diploma, G.E.D., or work experience contributing to equivalent knowledge and skill set.
• Ability to accept close personal supervision and corrective feedback.
• Ability to record messages and keep simple records.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with staff, residents, families, and visitors.
• Good character and a continuing reputation of personal integrity.
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding information about residents and their families. Strives to preserve resident privacy.
• Flexibility and willingness to work evenings or weekends as needed.
• Effective English communication skills, both verbal and written is required.
• Fluency in other languages is a plus.
• Ability to understand and carry out directions or instructions, both written and verbal.
• Possession of a genuine interest and concern for persons suffering from dementia.
• Ability to maintain an understanding and accepting attitude with residents.
• Shall be at least 18 years of age and required to submit fingerprints for a criminal record review. Fingerprint clearance and submission of Criminal Record Statement is required (LIC508).
• Shall be certified in first aid.
• Possess and maintain good personal hygiene. Acceptable personal grooming and cleanliness.
• Shall demonstrate that their health condition allows them to perform the duties required and must submit an annual health screening report (LIC503).
• Knowledge and use of proper body mechanics and safety mechanics. Compliance with all OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) regulations is required.
• Willingness to complete all caregiver training as required by Title 22 prior to providing direct care, and annually, thereafter.