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Assist residents in activities of daily living and intervention as appropriate to meet the needs of the participants. Is knowledgeable of and understands the needs of the resident population.
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Qualifications
Must possess basic computer, telephone and radio skills.
Assist residents in activities of daily living and intervention as appropriate to meet the needs of the participants. Is knowledgeable of and understands the needs of the resident population.
Description
- Assists residents in activities of daily living including dressing, toileting, bathing, grooming oral hygiene, escorting residents to and from the dining room and programs in a professional manner, following plans of service for residents set by management team.
- Makes accurate entries and charts according to Heritage policy and procedure.
- Carries out simple treatments under the direction of nursing staff.
- Strictly follows SAMM policies and procedures.
- Has a competent understanding of all chemicals and has been trained to use them in accordance with standards.
- Immediately reports all accidents/incidents to your supervisor,
- Drives Heritage vehicle for errands, transporting, or other uses as directed.
- Develops and maintains a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel, and other departments within Heritage, to assure that programs can be properly planned and maintained to meet the needs of Heritage.
- Participates in programs designed for in-service education, on the job training and orientation classes.
- Maintains the confidentiality of all resident care information, including protected health information.
- Performs other job-related duties as requested by the Executive Director and/or designee to meet the needs of the residents and the facility.
Qualifications
- High School degree
- Must meet at least one of the following qualifications:
- CNA Certification
- HHA Certification
- Completion of 54 hours Personal Care Training by Heritage and must pass the PCA certification for assisted living within (4) four-weeks of start date
- Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Must have a current MA Drivers License
