- Perform limited medication administration tasks as delegated by a licensed nurse.
- Provide nursing care to residents including activities of daily living.
- Compare the resident's physician's order and the MAR
- Verify the order matches the MAR
- Verify the order, MAR, and the medication pack match
- Document appropriately on the MAR/ EMAR
- Keep resident rooms and resident care areas clean and neat.
- Participate in the orientation of new residents to facility.
- Document care as instructed and required.
- Report all changes in the resident's condition (i.e., areas of redness, skin tears, bruising, mental status change, eating habits, etc.) to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
- Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met.
- Assist in transporting resident to/from dining room, therapy, activity and social programs, etc., as necessary. Encourage resident to participate in activity programs.
- Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed.
- Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc., as necessary, utilizing facility technique.
- Perform other duties as directed and assume additional responsibilities as assigned
- Treat all residents fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect.
- Report all grievances and complaints voiced by residents or family to the nursing supervisor and/or charge nurse.
- Report all allegations of resident abuse, neglect and/or misappropriation of resident property promptly to charge nurse.
- Assure work area is maintained in a clean and safe manner and that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained to perform required duties.
- Participate in staff development programs and staff meetings.
- Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment.
- Maintain established organizational policies and procedures, safety, environmental standards and infection control procedures.
- Report all unsafe/hazardous conditions and/or defective equipment immediately.
- Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to the supervisor.
- Maintain confidentiality of resident information and respects residents' privacy and dignity.
- Adhere to work assignments and work schedules.
- Maintain a neat appearance and adhere to dress code.
- Comply with Corporate Compliance Program.
- Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant.
- Must hold a Medication Assistant certification.
- Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills within thirty days of employment.
- Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Must work harmoniously with other personnel.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
- Must possess flexibility.
- Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
- Must demonstrate sensitivity to the special needs of residents.