Potter Ridge Senior Living Care Provider

• Potter Ridge Senior Living Care Provider

Job opportunities for students and alumni

Provide for the daily physical care of residents. Assist residents in getting up, toileting, washing, showering, dressing, grooming, brushing teeth, and with other personal hygiene and assistance needs. Medication administration/assistance as delegated by RN. Provide an environment that enhances the psychological well‑wellness of residents. Assist residents with their activities of daily living such as and not limited to; assistance with dressing in the morning and evening, hygiene, toileting assistance, shower assistance, medication administration/assistance as delegated by RN.

Clean up and tidy resident apartment. Review the assigned tasks and service plan for each resident’s care and ensure completion. Establish and maintain good relationship with residents and their families. Notes changes in a resident’s condition on a day‑to‑day basis and inform management staff of changes. Ensure that all systems for providing and tracking resident care are completed in accordance with the residence policies and procedures.

Be open to filling available shifts based on your availability. Ensure required paperwork for providing resident care is completed and up‑to‑date . Review daily any and all communication tools used in providing resident care. Communicate residents’ needs with caregiver staff at change of shift and as needed

Preferred 1-year experience working with older adults, preferably in providing some personal care. Will accept people with no experience. We are willing to train the right person for the position. a CNA is not required for this position. Ability to use computers and software applications Preferred knowledge of healthcare, dementia care and/or aging issues Skilled at establishing trust relationships with customers Promoted independence, not dependence, with residents offering choices and fostering self‑help skills.

• Must be punctual, with a good attendance record.
• Must be mature and emotionally stable using calm and kind tone of voice, remaining calm in difficult or unusual circumstances.
• Must be able to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Must be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
• Must work as a team member with other personnel, supervisor, Director of Health Services, and Executive Director.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to learn and assist in other areas of the facility.
• Must be able to report any unobserved area in poor repair to the Executive Director.
• Must be able to report any resident changes to immediate supervisor.
• Must be able to document as required.
• Must be able to report needs of supplies to the Executive Director.
• Must follow facility dress code; maintain good personal hygiene and grooming.