Resident Aide - Full-Time

Essential Functions

• Assist residents with daily bath and/or shower, dressing, grooming, dental care, bowel and bladder functions, preparation for activities within the community, reminders of medical appointments, and basic room care.
• Provide functions as directed by supervisor including daily and ongoing records, observation of residents, reporting of changes in resident conditions, recording charting entries, and reporting accidents and incidents.
• Prepare residents for meals and snacks and perform after-meal resident care.
• Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity, and respect; know and comply with Residents’ Rights rules; and promptly report all resident complaints, accidents, and incidents to supervisor.
• Absorb and use Standards Precautions, follow infections control, hazardous communication, and other safety rules; ensure cleanliness of assigned residents’ rooms; properly maintain and record resident restraints; and promptly report all violations of safety and sanitation rules to supervisor.
• Attend and participate in orientation, state required training, educational activities, and staff meetings.
• Perform other tasks, assignments, projects, or requests as deemed by management.

Qualifications

• High School education preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Completion of training program for certification (CNA preferred but not required).
• Previous experience with geriatric nursing preferred.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering basic first aid and resident care.
• CPR certification.
• Basic understanding of aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Good physical and mental health; neat, clean, well groomed, and responsible.
• Patient, tactful, enthusiastic, and positive attitude toward the elderly.
• Upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than seventy-five pounds.
• Able to squat, reach, and stretch without distress.
• Able to tolerate extended periods of walking and standing.