Aide

Agape Senior Living•Holly Springs, MS

1d•$13 - $14

About The Position

The Aide assists Residents with activities of daily living and supports their physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. The role also includes housekeeping, safety compliance, and other duties or projects assigned by a supervisor. The Aide reports changes in Residents’ well-being and relevant facility or equipment concerns to a supervisor, and charts Resident details using an electronic charting system.

Requirements

Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
Finger and hand dexterity.
Visual and hearing acuity.
Ability to meet the stated heavy physical demands: exert 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly to lift or move objects; constant standing and walking; and frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, turning, and stretching.

Responsibilities

Assist Residents with activities of daily living while respecting their dignity and addressing physical, cognitive, and emotional needs.
Bathe, dress, and undress Residents as needed; assist with grooming, including hair, mouth, and nail care.
Provide scheduled foot soaks.
Assist with meals, including setup, service, and feeding when necessary; pass hydration and snacks as scheduled.
Transport Residents and assist them with walking and toileting.
Change incontinent briefs and provide perineal care.
Change bed linens and make beds.
Assist with recording Residents’ temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, food and fluid intake, and output as directed.
Assist in delivering activities for entertainment, socialization, exercise, relaxation, creativity, and spiritual fulfillment.
Report changes in Residents’ physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being to a supervisor and chart details in the electronic charting system.
Clean assigned areas according to the cleaning schedule.
Learn and demonstrate proper use of cleaning solutions and solution apparatus, and follow Universal Work Precautions.
Use facility equipment properly.
Perform housekeeping duties, which may include laundering linens and personal clothing, cleaning bathrooms, taking out trash, spot-cleaning carpets, and changing light bulbs.
Report structural or equipment wear, defects, and malfunctions to a supervisor.
Perform or assist with kitchen duties as necessary and requested by a supervisor.
Carry out special duties or projects as assigned.
Meet the position’s physical demands, including frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, turning, and stretching, as well as constant standing and walking.