Home Health Aide PT AM

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  High School education/GED or previous work experience
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  CNA/ NAR or HHA Certificate preferred.
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  Experience in working with older adults.

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  Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly.
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  Prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
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  Possess skills to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff and other customers.
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  Possess the ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and documentation, including medical terminology, in English.
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  Be punctual with a good attendance record.
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  Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
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  Understand how to use, carry and be responsible for the cell phone while on duty.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:

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  Administer medications and give reminders to residents as required according to the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and as delegated by the RN Supervisor.
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  Follow policy for administrating medications PRN standing orders.
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  Follow policy and procedure for narcotic administration and documentation.
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  Follow policy and procedure for medication administration when a resident is leaving the building.
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  Follows policy and procedures when receiving new or changed medication orders.
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  Reorder medications and supplies weekly, or as needed.
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  Understand standard precautions used for infection control and adhere to them.
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  Other medication administration duties as assigned by RN Supervisor.

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  Assist residents with activities of daily living as indicated on their individual service agreement (including, but not limited to dressing, showering, grooming, toilet assistance and escorting).
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  Assist residents with daily room order and light housekeeping.
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  Assist residents with personal laundry duties, which may include ironing.
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  Maintain a clean and healthy environment.
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  Promote independence, not dependence, with residents offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
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  Perform routine procedures as delegated by the RN Supervisor.

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  Document any changes in residents’ condition in the resident chart and communication log. Report these changes to the RN Supervisor.
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  Completes incident reports according to policy.
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  Reports to RN Supervisor any medication changes or any PRN medications that have been administered to a resident.
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  Understands procedures regarding assisted living tasks and charting procedures when performing these tasks.
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  Recognizing abnormal signs and symptoms, or changes in residents’ condition.
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  Documenting duties completed with residents on the service delivery record during each shift.

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  Filing papers in residents’ charts as needed.
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  Signing Medication Administration Records (MAR’s) monthly.
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  Reviewing and signing all new residents plan of care/ weekly service record and changes in current residents’ plan of care.
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  Reading the communication book and checking employee mailbox before the start of each shift.
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  Checking outgoing US mailbox, collecting US mail delivered and distributing US mail and in-house mail to the residents.
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  Other documentation as assigned and/ or needed.

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  Understand and adhere to the Vulnerable Adult and abuse policy, Bill of Rights and HIPPA.
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  Works to assure facility is in compliance with federal, state and local standards and regulations.
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  Complete a minimum of eight (8) hours of documented training.
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  Be up to date with completing mantoux tests or chest x-rays.

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  Encourage, gather and/ or escort residents to participate in scheduled activity programs.
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  Lead activity programs as assigned.
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  Socialize with residents and incorporate new ideas and resident suggestions into programming.

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  Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with other Unlicensed Personnel’s, housekeeper, Nursing staff, kitchen staff and other [Name of AL] staff.
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  Provide back up to other staff as needed to ensure 24 hours staffing.
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  Communicate information regarding residents care needs and changes to the team and families.
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  Provide proactive and constructive participation in staff meetings.
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  Be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
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  Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
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  Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire, weather or emergency situations.
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  Follow through promptly on requested duties.
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  Assisted kitchen staff at meal times with set up, serving and clean up.
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  Provide on-the-job training for new associates.
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  Must be mature and emotionally stable using a calm and kind tone of voice.
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  The ability to remain calm in difficult or unusual circumstances.

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  Support the mission and values of [Name of AL].