What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Assistant Shift 6 a.m. - 2 a.m. position at SPJST Senior Living?
Job Details
Job Location: S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living 2 - Austin, TX
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Shift: Day
Description
Job Summary
- Allow the residents to remain in control of their lives providing only the support needed up until they cannot complete a task themselves
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with ADLS (bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting and dining) according to their individual needs as specified in their service plan
- Assist in general cleaning of common areas and residents’ apartments as indicated in shift task schedules
- Assist with dining as indicated in shift task schedules
- Refer any concerns from residents or their families to the Administrator or Supervisor
- Document any concerns from residents or their families in the Communication Book
- Report to Administrator and Supervisor any unusual behaviors or occurrences, accidents and significant changes in appearance or condition of any resident and document in Communication Book
- Greet all visitors and assist them as needed
- Respond promptly to all calls for help from residents
- Greet all new residents and assist them with getting settled in their apartment and introduce to others
- Assist and participate in monthly fire drills
- Assist in social events as requested
- Attend in-service meetings - mandatory six (6) hours per year
- Be available to work shift when another employee requests time off or is absent, if possible
- Option of taking off another day (upon approval) that I am scheduled, when I work an unscheduled shift
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old or a high school graduate or equivalent
- Demonstrates a desire to support independence, and promote dignity for the residents of our facility
- Must be physically fit and able to stand, bend, lift and push
- Ability to work independently in the absence of the Administrator
