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Resident Care Associate/CNA
Location:
Bowling Green, KY
Description:
Job Summary Provides direct care to residents following an individual service plan, treats each resident with dignity and respect, recognizes individual resident needs and promotes independence. Supports a home like atmosphere throughout our community. Essential Functions Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan. Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible. Serves meals to residents in the dining room or apartments. May assist in preparing meals following preplanned menus. Encourages residents to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the resident's right to free choice. Records and reports changes in resident's eating habits to supervisor. Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for residents and described in the activity calendar. Encourages residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs to develop friendships with other residents. Maintain resident's records daily in a timely manner in accordance with company policy and procedures. This includes documentation related to: medication assistance as applicable, leisure activities, incidents and observations, reporting any changes in resident's physical condition and/or behavior, visitors, etc. Observe and reports the overall condition of each resident, and promptly reports all changes to the supervisor. (Refer to state specific regulations regarding medication assistance and documentation). May assist residents with medication as defined in the medication assistance procedure. Assists or supervises residents who self-administer medication. Exhibits understanding of and follows medication assistance policies and procedures. (Refer to state specific regulations regarding medication assistance). Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents. Preforms general housekeeping following cleaning schedules for resident laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, etc. Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident request for assistance - including emergency pull cords, telephone calls, and request from family and friends. Knows location of each resident, reminds them to sign out when they leave the building and notifies the supervisor immediately if unable to locate a resident. Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with coworkers. Participates in the training of new associates, as assigned by the supervisor. This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor. Education and Experience High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), three to six months related experience preferred and/or training in direct service with older adults, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Refer to spate specific regulations for qualifications required to assist with medications and direct care duties. Knowledge of dementia particularly of the Alzheimer's type if helpful. Physical Demands and Working Conditions That Apply to this Job Description Physical Demands: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Use hands and fingers to handle or feel, Reach with hands and arms, Climb or Balance, Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, Crawl, Talk and Hear, Taste, Smell, and See, Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Working Conditions: Requires interaction with co-workers, residents and/or venders, Weekend, evening, night work if needed to ensure shift coverage, on-call on and as needed basis, possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections, transferring, repositioning, or lifting of residents, Possible exposure to latex, Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens, Possible exposure to various drugs, chemicals, infections or biological hazards, Subject to falls, cuts, odors, burns from equipment. Management and Decision Making Makes standard and routine decisions based on guidelines with limited independent judgment. Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed, guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor. Knowledge and Skills Has basic level of skill and can follow written or verbal instructions. Has basic technical skills to complete a few repetitive and well-defined duties. Has a basic knowledge of the organization in order to answer basic questions. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively in English with residents, family members and other associates of the company. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Uses good judgment in emergency situations and seeks assistance when needed. I understand my employment is considered "at-will", meaning that either the company or I may terminate this employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice.
Company:
Chandler Memory Care
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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Resident Care Associate/CNA is a Nurse & Healthcare CNA Job at Chandler Memory Care located in Bowling Green KY. Find other listings like Resident Care Associate/CNA by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare CNA Jobs.
Resident Care Associate/CNA is a Nurse & Healthcare CNA Job at Chandler Memory Care located in Bowling Green KY. Find other listings like Resident Care Associate/CNA by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare CNA Jobs.