JOB SUMMARY:

Assists nurses to provide nursing care to residents according to physicians’ orders and in conformance with recognized practices, established standards and administrative policies.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Makes rounds to check conditions of residents according to schedule.

2. Assists residents with the activities of daily living.

3. Observes and reports adverse signs, symptoms and/or conditions of residents

4. Directs and assists residents as needed; directs and assists residents to dining room, assist

with seating, serving and cutting food, serving beverages, salads, etc., and feeding

resident.

5. Answers call lights and responds to resident needs in a timely, efficient and professional

manner.

6. Reports all incidents; completes reports as needed.

7. Reports changes and information regarding residents to the nurse or Assisted Living

Administrator.

8. Maintains cleanliness and neatness of work areas.

9. Serves as an advocate for resident rights and choice.

10. Maintains confidentiality of resident care and issues.

11. Provides room service to residents as needed.

12. Strictly practices universal precautions, handwashing and general hygienic principles.

13. Records pertinent resident information in communication logs each shift.

Major Job responsibilities, continued:

14. Attends monthly staff meetings and in-services.

15. Other tasks as requested or assigned.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

All equipment and supplies necessary to fulfillment of the duties of Resident Assistant, Certified Nurse Aide, State Testes Nursing Assistant.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

Education and Experience

State tested as a Nursing Assistant, with experience as a Home Health Aide; or attending school for nursing and/or classes is preferred. Capable of becoming certified in First Aid.

Licenses and Certifications

Certificate for State Tested Nursing Assistant is preferred

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of care for elderly persons with various acute and/or chronic health problems and/or dementia.

Knowledge, understanding and compassion for human behavior and the ability to relate this to the care of aged, infirm, acutely and chronically ill residents.

Ability to project credibility and assertiveness, and the ability to make mature judgments.

Knowledge of the organization, function, policies, procedures and regulations of the facility, and the ability to apply these with professionalism.

Ability to identify and anticipate the needs of residents and staff, and to intervene or refer to the proper authority as appropriate.

Ability to work autonomously, and to react and perform appropriately during emergencies.

Ability to assess residents’ conditions and provide information to physicians necessary for diagnostic and therapeutic intervention.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, Continued:

Knowledge of resident rights and the ability to respond to each resident with empathy and respect.

Knowledge of policies, procedures, philosophies, rules and regulations governing the delivery of services to consumers.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other departments, and consumers.

Ability to deal courteously and diplomatically with consumers, visitors and staff.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:

Ability to see clearly generally and with close vision; ability to perceive colors; ability to hear in normal conversation, when using appropriate medical equipment, and when using the telephone; ability to see normal printed and written data; ability to speak clearly and be understood; ability to speak English clearly and be understood; ability to handle small objects.

Skills: Ability to handle a variety of equipment necessary to the efficient and

effective performance of duties of Resident Assistant with knowledge of operation, safety and caution.

Lifting: Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds, with occasional necessity to support

individual body weight for short duration during performance of duties.

Reaching: Occasional horizontal and vertical reaching.

Stooping/

Bending: Frequent.

Standing/Sitting/

Walking: Approximately 90% standing/walking, 10% sitting.

ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:

Inside/

Outside: Approximately 90% inside, 10% outside.

Noise/

Vibrations: Normal noises for this environment.

Hazards: Bloodborne pathogens: moderate to high risk of exposure for this environment.

Carpal Tunnel: small risk of exposure for this environment.

Eye strain: small risk of exposure for this environment.

Physical injury: small risk of exposure for this environment.