Resident Aid

HarborChase • Lady Lake, FL

246d

About The Position

The Resident Aid position involves providing assistance to residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) while ensuring their dignity and respect at all times. This role is available as Full Time and PRN for 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am shifts. The Resident Aid is responsible for delivering quality care in accordance with the resident philosophy and policies, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of residents, and adhering to each resident's Level of Care (LOC).

Requirements

• Must have a high school education.
• Non-Certification with proper training, or possession of valid state certification as C.N.A.
• 1 - 3 years experience in a senior care community or nursing home environment preferred.
• Has a good understanding of how Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease can affect behavior.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts.
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the resident philosophy and policies and resident rights.
• Assists residents in meeting their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Adheres to each resident's Level of Care (LOC), notifies supervisor of any changes in resident's condition.
• Answers and responds to resident calls in a timely manner.
• Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
• Checks residents every two (2) hours and reports findings.
• Completes assignment sheets daily.
• Encourages residents to attend meals in the dining room by escorting to and from Dining room.
• Assists residents with meals in ways that meet their individual needs and desires.
• Assists with cleaning and setting the dining room as directed by supervisor.
• Assists with cleaning and tidying resident's room as directed by supervisor.
• Assists with resident's personal laundry as directed by supervisor.
• Establishes and maintains good relationships with residents and their families.
• Disposes of all incontinent products according to OSHA regulations and Company policy.
• Practices proper body mechanics when lifting following safety guidelines.
• Responds to resident emergencies.
• Works assigned schedule.
• Follows proper procedure for clocking in and out for shifts.
• Follows guidelines for uniforms and wears name badge daily.
• Follows policy on signing equipment in and out, and uses Company assigned equipment properly as intended.
• Maintains a safe and alert manner.
• Takes ownership for associate's safety and the safety of the residents.
• Discloses any medication that might impair associate's ability to perform the job safely or competently.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED