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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: