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Resident Care Assistant
Location:
Guntersville, AL
Description:
Basic Qualifications Education/Training: A high school diploma/GED; computer skills required. Experience :One year experience in a healthcare facility is preferred. Position Summary :Must be able to verbally communicate effectively and accurately record events in writing. Must have an understanding of facility functions and the impact on residents. Must have the ability to perform a variety of simple repetitive tasks, some of which may involve unpleasant conditions. An individual must be able to assist residents with ambulation, bathing, dressing, eating, and grooming, and other activities of daily living as needed. Must possess the ability to exhibit patience and tact when dealing with residents, their families and visitors at all times and have a genuine interest in geriatric care. Primary Duties and Responsibilities :1. Escort and/or assists residents to and from resident’s room, dining rooms and resident activities. 2. Assists in dressing and undressing residents. 3. Assists in bathing residents in tub or shower. 4. Combs hair, cleans and cuts resident’s fingernails and toenails, gives mouth care, assists in cleaning teeth and dentures and gives shampoos as needed. 5. Assists walking ambulatory residents as needed. 6. Responsible for required reports (including resident charts and other computerized reports or records). 7. Communicate via telephone to MD offices and pharmacy on resident care and resident changes. 8. Manage resident medication assistance in Electronic Medication System. Clinical/Technical Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Supervise and monitor patients in regards to patient safety, following applicable patient care policy and procedures. 2. Report any noted changes in resident’s condition. 3. Properly and accurately document all care given and supplies used. 4. May take and record temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration rate. 5. Ensure compliance with resident medication assistance guidelines outlined in ALF Policy and Procedures. Resident Services and Satisfaction: 1. Fully understand all aspects of residents’ rights; maintain the comfort, privacy and dignity of each resident in the delivery of services to them. Interact in a manner that promotes the emotional well-being of the resident. 2. Respond to patients and family member’s concerns with empathy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner. 3. Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance on conformity with dress code standards. 4. Answer and refer telephone calls or other inquires to ensure accurate and timely communications are facilitated. Professional Development: 1. Attend in-service training. Physical Work Environment: Must be able to lift or carry up to 50 pounds occasionally and to exert 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical activity involves sitting, walking, standing, carrying, bending, lifting, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motionsPowered by JazzHR
Company:
Lakeshore Senior Living
Posted:
January 2 on The Resumator
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Resident Care Assistant is a Clerical Assistant Job at Lakeshore Senior Living located in Guntersville AL. Find other listings like Resident Care Assistant by searching Oodle for Clerical Assistant Jobs.
Resident Care Assistant is a Clerical Assistant Job at Lakeshore Senior Living located in Guntersville AL. Find other listings like Resident Care Assistant by searching Oodle for Clerical Assistant Jobs.