What are the responsibilities and job description for the MC Care Partner Per-Diem (CNA/HHA) position at HRA?
Essential Functions:
▪ Provides quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the resident philosophy and policies and resident rights
▪ Assists residents in meeting their physical, emotional and spiritual needs
▪ Adheres to each resident’s Level of Care (LOC), notifies supervisor of any changes in resident’s condition
▪ Answers and responds to resident calls in a timely manner
▪ Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
▪ Checks residents every two (2) hours and reports findings
▪ Completes assignment sheets daily.
▪ Encourages residents to attend meals in the dining room by escorting to and from Dining room
▪ Assists residents with meals in ways that meet their individual needs and desires, while being cognizant of changes in appetites and physical abilities to eat and drink
▪ Assists with cleaning and setting the dining room as directed by supervisor
▪ Assists with cleaning and tidying resident’s room as directed by supervisor
▪ Assists with resident’s personal laundry as directed by supervisor
▪ Establishes and maintains good relationships with residents and their families
▪ Disposes of all incontinent products according to OSHA regulations and Company policy
▪ Practices proper body mechanics when lifting following safety guidelines
▪ Responds to resident emergencies ▪ Works assigned schedule 2
▪ Follows proper procedure for clocking in and out for shifts
▪ Follows guidelines for uniforms and wears name badge daily
▪ Follows policy on signing equipment in and out, and uses Company assigned equipment properly as intended
Non-Essential Functions:
▪ Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
▪ Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
▪ Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able
▪ Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
▪ Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
▪ Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent
▪ Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation
▪ All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents
Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:
▪ Must have a high school education
▪ Non-Certification with proper training, or possession of valid state certification as C.N.A.
▪ 1 – 3 years experience in a senior care community or nursing home environment preferred
▪ Has a good understanding of how Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease can affect behavior
▪ Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts
▪ Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
This position requires time spent on the following physical activities:
None Under 1/3 to Over
1/3 2/3 2/3
Stand |______|______|______|___x__|
Walk |______|______|______|___x__|
Sit |______|___x__|______|______|
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel |______|______|______|___x__|
Reach with hands and arms |______|______|___x__|______|
Climb or balance |__x___|______|______|______|
3 Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl |______|___x__|______|______|
Talk or hear |______|______|______|___x__|
Taste or smell |__x___|______|______|______|
This position requires time spent lifting weight or exerting force in the following
manner:
None Under 1/3 to Over
1/3 2/3 2/3
Up to 10 pounds |______|______|___x__|______|
Up to 25 pounds |______|______|___x__|______|
Up to 50 pounds |______|___x__|______|______|
Up to 100 pounds |___x__|______|______|______|
More than 100 pounds |___x__|______|______|______|