Description

The ALF Aide is responsible for the care of the residents in a designated area of the facility. ALF Aide's are knowledgeable of the information as outlined on the interdisciplinary Care Plan and follows the plan. Provides information to keep the care plan current with the resident's needs. Provides restorative care for each resident in the assigned group keeping the resident well-groomed, clean and assists to meet the psychosocial needs. Assists to keep the resident care areas clean, in good working order, and a home like atmosphere for the resident. Communicates with the Licensed Staff and other department heads of the resident's needs. He/She reports all relevant observations to the Licensed Staff assigned to the unit in a timely manner. Documents information timely and daily on the Nursing Flow Record and other records as indicated. He/she attends in-services and staff meetings as required. The ALF Aide is responsible to the Licensed Staff assigned to the specific unit.

Qualifications

1. Has the ability to organize, plan and supervise care of a group of resident assuring quality is provided at all time for this group as well as others in the facility.

2. Maintains effective interpersonal relationships.

3. Is of good emotional, mental and physical health having sound judgment and high standards.

4. Is willing and capable of providing emergency care as needed for any resident in the facility.

5. Is courteous in working with residents, families, and employees.

6. Maintains a neat, well groomed appearance at all times. Keeps personal appearance appropriate for resident care.

7. Has a desire to work with the geriatric resident and their current and prospective needs.

8. Must be in the facility ready to begin assigned duties on time and as scheduled.

9. Must be willing to work preferred shifts as scheduled and assist on other shifts as needed to assure adequate staffing to meet the needs of each resident.

10. Must have the ability to provide the care as outlined on the interdisciplinary Care Plan and other assignments for each resident in assigned group.

11. Must demonstrate ability to function as a cooperative team member with each member of the Nursing Department and other departments.

12. Must have ability to provide related bedside resident care services as per facility policy and procedures.

13. Must display ability to adapt to on-the-job training and adhere to standards of the facility providing personal care services, assisting residents, caring for equipment and supplies and developing good understanding of basis of aseptic and sterile techniques.

14. Must be able and willing to function appropriately in a disaster or evacuation of the facility.

15. Must demonstrate ability to follow direction of supervising staff.

16. Must have a pre-employment and an annual Tuberculosis screening examination.