Responsible Person

PRINCIPLE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and bed making.
• Demonstrate knowledge of residents in regard to background, participation needs, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity and attention span capability.
• Participate in service plan updates.
• Assist with meal service.
• Know and comply with all resident rights.
• Receive and give report of shift activities and concerns during shift change report by oral and/ or written log.
• Observe and report any changes in resident's condition (behavior or health); take action to ensure safety of the resident and reports changes to Wellness Nurse or Supervisor.
• Complete documentation accurately and intimely manner.
• Check on resident rooms daily for general cleanliness and neatness; ensure rooms are clear of fall hazards.
• Check common areas - including public bathrooms - for cleanliness.
• Measure and accurately record vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure) where appropriate, as per state regulations.
• Assist residents with medication administration. Participate in narcotic count.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with current/active certification - required
• One year Long Term Care experience - preferred
• RP on cart must pass medication test with 85% or better score to obtain competency - required
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with team members, residents.
• Good computer and technology skills.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with team members, patients/residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public.
• Must be able to work harmoniously with all team members
• Must possess patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult patients/residents.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the other individuals in the workplace.

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