What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Assistant (7:00 am - 7:30 pm) position at HERITAGE COMMUNITY OF KALAMAZOO?
Base rate does not include shift differentials.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with individual care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and toileting.
- Maintain excellent customer service skills at all times by providing courteous, prompt, and dependable service to both internal and external customers.
- Use positive and effective communications skills with all individuals.
- Observe, monitor and record clients' physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any changes to Charge Nurse.
- Attend scheduled mandatory in-service meetings and attend staff meetings.
- Follow facility Residents' Rights and all HCK policies.
- Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information.
- Consistently work cooperatively with residents, nursing staff, physicians, families, consultants, agencies and ancillary service providers.
- Be responsible for the safety of residents.
- Observe infection control procedures.
- Responsible for assuring resident safety.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations
- 18 years of age or older.
- CPR certified (or within 6 months of hire).
Knowledge and Critical Skills / Expertise
- Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Organize, maintain, and complete records and reports accurately.
- Personal and professional accountability.
