Care Pro-Hibiscus Court Assisted Living

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. § Is visible and available to residents and aware of their location, including sign out status, at all times. § Escorts residents through building. § Converses with residents to promote social interaction and provide emotional support. § Assists with personal hygiene and grooming (bathing, toileting, hair care, mouth care, skin care, nail care, dressing and undressing). § Greets, seats, takes meal orders of residents entering the dining room. § Assists with set up and cleaning of dining area, i.e. setting tables, clearing and cleaning tables, refilling condiments, wrapping silverware, preparing coffee/tea etc. § Serves meals, delivers meal trays to resident units, assists with meals and snacks as necessary. § Maintains a clean and orderly environment. § Performs general housekeeping duties daily, i.e. making of bed, changing bed and bath linens, hanging up clothes and cleaning apartments as scheduled. § Performs laundry duties as scheduled, i.e. washing, drying and folding laundry. § Assists residents with self-administration of prescribed and over-the counter medication in accordance with medication guidelines and record resident’s self-administration of medication appropriately. Maintains daily up-to-date medication observation record (MOR) for each resident. § Follows Resident Functional Evaluation and Service Plan “RFE” for all assigned residents per working shift. § Completes written reports and routine resident record reviews and updates as scheduled. § Documents and reports incidents, unusual occurrences, and observations of changes in resident health or behavior timely and accurately. § Maintains confidentiality regarding residents’ personal and health information and respect residents’ privacy. Adheres to the resident bill of rights as defined by State law. § Contains disruptive behavior to prevent injury to themselves and others. § Escorts residents to social activities and encourages participation. § Assists with implementation or coordination of planned activities as needed. May accompany residents on outings. § Responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency calls and phone calls. § Responds to needs of families and visitors by providing immediate assistance. § Assists with resident move-ins and move-outs. § Demonstrates courteous, polite, professional attitude with residents, families, visitors and co-workers. § Ensures safe work environment by following established guidelines regarding infection control and safe practice and by reporting hazards. Job Description: Resident Care Associate Page 3 of 5 § Minimizes own health risk by performing duties in accordance with established guidelines, i.e. using proper body mechanics when lifting and bending. § Follows designated plan of action in the event of fire or other emergency situation. § Performs all duties in accordance with company policy and procedures as well as federal and/or state laws and regulations. § Attends required staff meetings and in-service training. § Performs other duties as assigned.