What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Services Assistant position at Christian Community Homes and Services?
Qualifications :
Must be 18 years of age - if 16 or 17 waiver can be obtained with specific requirements
Must be able to comprehend and follow instructions
Must be able to perform all the requirements of the job description and have no lifting or bending restrictions that would affect the job requirements.
Previous experience in a health care facility is desired
Must possess good communication skills and a willingness to work with all team players
Must have an acceptable criminal background check
Status : The Resident Service Assistant is directly responsible to the Assisted Living Director.
Essential Job Functions : Provides non-professional routine nursing care and light housekeeping duties for the tenants of Pine Ridge Assisted Living in accordance with the facility and state / federal guidelines.
Specific Job Duties :
Demonstrates ability to perform nursing assistant duties as assigned
Obtains pertinent information regarding residents and reports to appropriate personnel
Demonstrates ability to plan and prioritize actions before starting resident cares
Performs light housekeeping tasks such as changing linens
Provides assistance with laundry tasks as necessary
Performs procedures to meet individual resident needs for daily hygiene and appearance including, but not limited to, toileting, bathing, grooming, shaving, oral cares, and nail care
Demonstrates proper techniques of lifting, transferring, and ambulating residents; including the use of mechanical lifts.
Implements special care needs including incontinence cares, special skin care, catheter care, turning / positioning techniques, and use of adaptive equipment
Performs restorative care and range of motion as instructed
Assists with resident admissions, discharges, and room transfers as appropriate
Sorts and passes resident mail
Assists and encourages resident to take adequate diet, fluids, and supplements
Recognizes physical distress and acts to provide relief for those residents
Identifies and reports physical and psychological symptoms or spiritual needs to appropriate staff
Allows residents the freedom of choice in details of daily living whenever possible
Ensures residents rights are maintained at all times
Reports any observed physical or verbal abuse to the supervisor immediately
Encourages residents to participate in self care as appropriate
Assists residents with the application of prosthetics
Provides diversional activities as appropriate to meet resident needs
Demonstrates effective and respectful communication with residents, families, and team members
Demonstrates knowledge of, and adheres to, actions to assure resident and staff safety
Demonstrates proper infection control procedures and practices
Complies with rules and regulations of regulatory and surveying agencies
Complies with facility policies including but not limited to attendance policy and personal electronics policy
Maintains an active working relationship with nursing team and ancillary departments
Promotes the concept of customer satisfaction and positive interpersonal relationships
Participates in giving and receiving report from the other shift
Attends scheduled training seminars, meetings, and in-services as appropriate
Follows work assignments and / or work schedules as assigned
Practices good personal hygiene and facility dress code
Assumes added duties as assigned by the Director of Assisted Living
Performs and assists with activities per activity calendar / activity daily sheets
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