Job Description

Provides daily supportive and functional care to residents in a compassionate environment according to established community care procedures as directed by nursing leadership. Works as a collaborative member of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on the resident as the director of their own care. Job Responsibilities: Maintains residents’ comfort; provides physical care with activities of daily living according to scope of practice; answers resident’s call lights and requests; reports observations of residents to the nurse. Handles residents’ personal care needs and support in a timely manner; helps maintain residents’ dignity by letting them do as much for themselves as possible. Observes residents closely to identify changing needs and conditions and reports information to the nurse. Actively participates in residents’ care/service plans for the purpose of improving residents’ lives. Assists residents during mealtimes and feeds residents who need full assistance. Creates and maintains meaningful relationships with residents and their families; provides support with compassion and professionalism. Supports residents’ involvement in decision making regarding their own daily activities; Assists residents with activities. Assists with residents’ therapies and treatments under the direction of licensed staff. Documents care provided in clinical records. Maintains a clean and safe environment. Qualifications: Missouri: Current CNA certification. Illinois: Current CNA certification. Pennsylvania: Enrollment, or eligibility for enrollment within 120 days of completion of the training program, on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry. A desire to be part of a person-centered care team. Must be able to communicate with residents. Prior experience with direct patient/resident care preferable. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk to hear. Frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and push/pull 45 lbs. Work environment includes well-lighted and ventilated area with temperature control. Exposure to emotionally upset residents or family members, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, infectious waste, diseases including AIDS and Hepatitis B virus within guidelines of standard precautions. Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment provided. This job description is not exhaustive and may include other duties as requested, subject to applicable laws and standards.

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