What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assisted Living Aide -3rd Shift (16 hours a week) position at HEBREW HEALTH CARE INC?
Job Details
Job Location: Hoffman SummerWood - WEST HARTFORD, CT
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reports and documents all observations on appropriate forms per shift.
- Ensures the safety and security needs of the residents. Maintains a neat, clean environment for the residents.
- Assist the residents with exercises, ambulating and transfer activities per plan of care.
- Performs routine household services essential to resident care at home, including: meal preparation, laundry, housecleaning, making of bed and emptying of trash as assigned, etc.
- Cue daily medications as scheduled. May include: hand over hand guidance with eye drops/ointments and skin patches. For diabetic residents; provide reminders on the steps to self inject insulin.
- Assists with personal care activities including bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, toileting and grooming. Checks on residents in the afternoon before leaving for the day.
- Identifies resident problems/changes and promptly reports pertinent information to the (ALSA) nurse responsible for client care.
- Effectively participates in the STAR system program.
- Takes vital signs and weight as directed by nurse and records accordingly.
- Is able to respond to redirection as needed. Can provide solutions to any issues in performance.
- Follows through on assignments during shortages; shifts priorities when necessary.
Qualifications
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Sits, stands, walks, bends and lifts as part of a normal workday.
- Possible exposure to infections.
- Must be able to move at least 10 lbs. unassisted
- Physically able to bend, reach and work in small areas
- Physically able to push and pull equipment and furnishings
- Physically able to stand and wok for long periods.
PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS:
- Successful completion of a training and evaluation program in accordance with Section 19-13-D8t (1), Section 19-13-D69 (d)(2) or Section 19-13-D83 (b) of the regulation of Connection State Agencies.
- Successful completion, prior to providing any direct care service, of ten (10) hours of orientation provided by the Supervisor or licensed nurse designated by the supervisor.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Minimum of (2) years experience working in an elderly care environment assisting with their living needs.
