What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Aide position at The Arbor Inn?
Days 7am-3pm, Afternoons 3pm-11pm, and Midnights 11pm-7am. No experience necessary, we will train you.
Qualifications
• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Physically able to perform all job requirements.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Possess a sincere desire to serve the ill and fragile elderly and show initiative and judgement in recognizing symptoms and reactions and reporting them in a timely manner.
• Ability to encourage and motivate residents to participate in recreational, occupational, physical therapy and activities of daily living.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques involving the administration of simple treatments and providing related bedside resident care service.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, residents and residents' families.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of resident care.
• Ability to conduct oneself with tact and courtesy.
Attire
• Scrubs of any color
• Hair pulled back
• Nails short and clean
• Non-slip shoes
• Earrings smaller than a quarter
• Name badge on at all times
General Job Duties
• Report on duty at your scheduled time for report and rounds
• Follow service plans in providing services to residents.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate as directed.
• Assist in the development and updating of each resident’s service plan.
• Monitor the health, safety, and well-being of the residents.
• Document information pertaining to changes in the resident’s functional status, personal needs, appointments via communication book, and care alerts.
• Assist in keeping the environment safe for the residents.
• Report concerns about residents to nurse and or shift supervisor.
• Respond to resident call lights in a timely manner.
• Assist residents in activities of daily living; including bathing, dressing, toileting, hygiene and mobility.
• Medication administration
• Promote independence with residents, offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
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