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Description

Position Summary:

Provides residents assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) while recognizing the importance of their dignity and respect at all times. 

Essential Functions:

• Provides quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the resident philosophy and policies and resident rights 
• Assists residents in meeting their physical, emotional and spiritual needs 
• Adheres to each resident’s Level of Care (LOC), notifies supervisor of any changes in resident’s condition 
• Answers and responds to resident calls in a timely manner 
• Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) 
• Checks residents every two (2) hours and reports findings 
• Completes assignment sheets daily. 
• Encourages residents to attend meals in the dining room by escorting to and from Dining room 
• Assists residents with meals in ways that meet their individual needs and desires, while being cognizant of changes in appetites and physical abilities to eat and drink 
• Assists with cleaning and setting the dining room as directed by supervisor 
• Assists with cleaning and tidying resident’s room as directed by supervisor 
• Assists with resident’s personal laundry as directed by supervisor 
• Establishes and maintains good relationships with residents and their families 
• Disposes of all incontinent products according to OSHA regulations and Company policy 
• Practices proper body mechanics when lifting following safety guidelines 
• Responds to resident emergencies 
• Works assigned schedule 
• Follows proper procedure for clocking in and out for shifts 
• Follows guidelines for uniforms and wears name badge daily 
• Follows policy on signing equipment in and out, and uses Company assigned equipment properly as intended 
• The ability to work in a safe and alert manner 
• The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents 
• Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently. 

Non-Essential Functions:

• Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership 
• Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy 
• Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able 
• Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University 
• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis 
• Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent 
• Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation 
• All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents 

Requirements

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

•  Must have a high school education
•  Non-Certification with proper training, or possession of valid state certification as C.N.A.
•  1 – 3 years experience in a senior care community or nursing home environment preferred
•  Has a good understanding of how Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease can affect behavior
•  Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts
•  Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens

Background Screening Requirement

In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the Clearinghouse, disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com