What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Attendant position at Mt Pleasant Assisted Living Facility?
We’re seeking a PRN Care Attendant to join our growing team! Reliability, trustworthiness and consistency with regard to attendance is extremely important to this job. The ability to regularly and timely attend work, cooperative and politely work and deal with others, and to effectively multi-task and work in a stressful environment are also essential functions to this job.
Responsibilities:
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Accountable for personal and observation of residents within patient care policy guidelines. Identify and report any condition requiring management attention.
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Follow nurses’ assignment and instructions and assumed responsibility for assigned residents’ care.
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Assist residents with any needs involving grooming, dressing, bathing, and care as needed with incontinence products.
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Prepare and serve meals within recipe and dietary guidelines.
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Administer medications per directive of Resident Care Coordinator.
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Assist residents with meals and medications as needed.
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Assist residents with activities as needed, encourage participation in activities.
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Maintain clean environment per posted cleaning schedule.
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Maintain laundry per schedule, assist residents as needed with clothing care.
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Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
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Ability to record information and perform technical procedures.
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Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
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