ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist each resident of the community with 24-hour care through activities of daily living, including but not limited to personal hygiene, bathing, grooming, dressing, walking and toileting; respond to resident calls and requests in a timely manner; quality execution of care to meet the needs of each resident's individual service care plan.

• Actively look for ways to help residents, increase their enjoyment of residency at the community and assist them in maintaining their dignity; respond to a resident's needs/concerns and establish open and effective working relationships with residents through regular interaction; encourage and support residents.

• Observe, evaluate, and record conditions, reactions and changes in the physical, behavioral and/or mental condition of residents and care provided; take and record vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, and pulse), weight measurements, and observe food and liquid intake when indicated.

• Participate with residents in recreational activities on and off community grounds; escort residents to meals, community activities, and scheduled appointments including preparation of related resident records/information.

• Make visual observations to ensure resident's whereabouts and safety; responsible for safety of residents in case of emergencies.

• Practice appropriate lifting and transfer techniques when assisting residents, general safety, environmental, and infection control procedures; safe handling, use and disposal of cleaning products, etc; familiar with (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment and universal precautions relating to OSHA-Blood-borne Pathogen Standard.

• Perform light housekeeping tasks in conjunction with housekeeping staff such as emptying trash, making/changing beds, mopping floors, etc.

• Operate washing machines and clothes dryers; handle dirty clothes and linens, sort, fold, and put away community and personal resident clothing according to community procedures.

• Report to Director of Resident Care any needed equipment, repairs, supplies, resident appointment information, prescriptions, physician orders; any incident, problem or concern regarding a resident.

• Participate in professional in-service education and training for self-development and enhanced resident care development and licensing certification; attend a minimum of 10 in-service training programs per 12-month period.

• Become familiar with location of community's Disaster Manual and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and the reporting system specified in the Right to Know policy; awareness of general safety, environmental, and infection control procedures; familiar with PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and universal precautions.

• Excellent attendance, timeliness in reporting to work, and discussion of all absences, injuries and illnesses with Director of Resident Care.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS-KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Knowledge and skills regarding the care of residents residing in an assisted living/memory care community, including knowledge of community's procedures and philosophies; knowledge of taking and recording resident vital signs, including blood pressure, weight, temperature, etc.

• Friendly, courteous manner; highly motivated, patient, compassionate; excellent communication skills with residents of varying degrees of abilities.

• Good multitasking and prioritizing of skills including ability to meet deadlines, problem-solving, ability to act independently and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to react quickly and decisively in the event of an emergency.

• Affinity for seniors and genuine care regarding their well-being with an ability to maintain appropriate attitude and conduct for the welfare of the residents; demonstrate an appreciation of the heritage, va