Job Details
Caregiver or Resident Assistant
Responsibilities:
* Assist residents with basic needs
* Assist residents in and out of bed as needed
* Bathes, dresses, and assists residents with ambulation
* Assist and/or escort residents to the dining room for meals
* Take and record resident vital signs
* Administers prescribed oral medications following successful completion of training
* Document all services performed on residents
* Reports any changes in resident's conditions to the nurse
* Follow all state-mandated training requirements upon hire and annually
* Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
* High School diploma/GED or one to three months of related experience
* Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English
* Previous care-taking experience or CNA licensure is preferred but not required
Abilities:
* Outstanding organizational skills
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively
* Ability to handle fast-paced environment
* Punctuality and accountability
Physical Requirements:
* Stand, sit, and walk for long periods
* Full ranges of motion to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl
* Full function of hands and arms
* Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting of residents at higher weight
* Able to transport residents in wheelchairs
Essential Behaviors of the Employee
It is the expectation that the employee complies with applicable standards of behavior and conduct, including but not limited to, standards of conduct, customer service standards, and professional code of ethics.