Resident Care Attendant- 11:00Pm-7:00Am

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Personal Attendant must be able to work with others, showing patience, discretion, and good judgment. While being a presence to the resident sisters and assisting them in their needs; she/he must have a pleasant manner and be willing to perform simple repetitive tasks and to accept supervision and constructive criticism. She/he must take self-initiative in taking care of basic household tasks. The attendant must be able to respond appropriately in case of emergency, keeping a calm demeanor and acting according to protocol.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALITIES:

Clinical Responsibilities:

· Provide personal care services to residents in a professional, caring, and efficient manner offering comfort and support, both emotionally and physically according to schedules established by Director of Resident Care

· After passing the medication administration test, attendant will administer medications according to physicians’ orders

· Inform DRC of all clinical issues related to the well-being of each resident. Effectively communicate changes in resident status to DRC or Administrator

· Maintain accurate resident records, including all necessary and required documentation related to the resident, as needed communicate all relevant information to DRC

· Develop positive working relationships between residents and staff

· Maintain a professional environment and projects a calm and competent image

· Follows established home standards, policies, procedures, and precautions in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment for self and others; have a complete understanding of emergency procedures

· Maintains current Medication Administration Certification.

· Perform additional assigned duties, at the direction of the DRC or Administrator

· Basic household tasks: laundry, supplies, general cleaning

Qualities:

· Contribute to a climate where hospitality, compassion and mutual support are expressed to those who serve and those being served

· Assist and collaborate with co-workers as time permits or when requested by Supervisor. Show respect for colleagues in all interactions

· Familiar and compliant with all Administrative and Nursing policies and procedures focused on resident safety, such as “Abuse Prevention and Intervention” and “Incident Reporting”

· Follow the principles of Resident Rights and Resident Privacy; always shown by respecting residents and supporting their dignity

· Abide by the HIPAA regulations by respecting the privacy and confidentiality of the Sisters at all times. If uncertain about how to proceed, refer all issues to the DRC or Administrator

· Complete all required staff education programs and health requirements

· Respect the physical environment of the Julie House Residential Care Center and report any accidents/repairs needed promptly to the DRC

· This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the DRC or other management staff. This document is for communication and not intended to imply a contract or employment

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE/REQUIRED SKILLS:

Education:

Education: High School Diploma

Graduate of an approved home health aide or certified nursing assistant program, preferred

Experience: Experience having worked with disabled or elderly in a health care setting

Physical Demands: Requires the ability to do routine bending, lifting in excess of 50 Lbs., ease in walking upstairs, and standing and walking for prolonged periods. Exposure to blood and bodily fluids is likely

Personal: Compassion for the sick and elderly; patience; effectiveness with others; ability to accept responsibility, to organize, and to communicate; initiative; adaptability; efficiency; generally good physical and mental health

Must meet the requirement of working: Days, Hours, Holidays, Weekends