POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide personalized care and service, uphold the philosophy of assisted living, and well being of the residents. Provide assistance and support with residents’ activities of daily living.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Resident Services

• Provides quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the community philosophy, policies and resident rights

• Observes residents within patient care policy guidelines and immediately report any conditions requiring attention to the Care Coordinator.

• Assists residents in meeting their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

• Adheres to each resident’s individual service plan, notify the clinical director and care coordinator of any changes in the resident’s condition.

• Ambulates and transfers residents as needed utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.

• Assists residents with their activities of daily living.

• Launders the residents’ personal clothes, sheets, and towels according to schedule.

• Launders household items according to schedule.

• Interacts with residents to ensure that quality care and positive resident/staff relations are taking place.

• Accountable for residents care in conjunction with the Clinical Director and other disciplines within the community to ensure quality care.

• Completes daily assignments and reports problems to supervisors.

• Follows safety guidelines according to community policies and procedures.

• Offers choices, maintains dignity, and promotes individuality for all residents.

• Protects and maintains resident rights.

• Carries out all duties as assigned by your supervisor.

• Attends all regular staff meetings and required training sessions.

• Effectively communicates information pertaining to the residents on a “need to know” basis to other team members according to the community policies and procedures.

• Notifies your supervisor or the clinical director if you observe a change in a resident’s condition.

• Accountable for compliance, excellence and delivery of residents care in adherence with organization, local, state and federal regulations.

• Maintains a positive and professional manner toward residents, visitors, families and co-workers.

• Adheres to all policies and procedures of The Ganzhorn Suites.