Residence Aide Evening Shift 2P-10P
About The Position
The Residence Aide, under the direction of the Residence Director, assists with activities of daily living, provides support and care to foster independence and individuality, assists with meal service, cleaning, laundry and social activities. Interacts with residents and visitors in a helpful and courteous manner. Duties include assisting residents with personal hygiene, including dressing, bathing, toileting, oral care, hair and skin care, transferring to seat, bed, wheelchair, or walker, providing medication reminders, social activities and events, and meal service. The role also involves recording and reporting changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior or appearance to the supervisor.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- At least one year of experience in a caregiving role preferred
- Personal qualities of responsibility, dependability, good judgment, and empathy
- Effective communication skills with team members, residents, and family members
- Ability to adapt to fluctuating situations
- Ability to accept supervision and follow instructions independently
- Possess diplomacy and be able to get along with others
- Must be able to access entire Kenton Pointe campus and off-site locations independently
- Must be able to help residents at any location, and respond rapidly in an emergency
- Must demonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment and observe universal precautions
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds using proper body mechanics
Responsibilities
- Assist with personal hygiene, including dressing, bathing, toileting, oral care, hair and skin care
- Transferring to seat, bed, wheelchair, or walker
- Provide medication reminders
- Social activities and events, meal service
- Record and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior or appearance to supervisor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
