Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED diploma
• Certified Nursing Assistant License is preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and perform basic math computations as needed.
• Previous long term care experience preferred.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists residents with personal care needs, i.e. bathing, dressing, ambulating, lifting, transferring, feeding, toileting, fall prevention, daily reminders, etc.
• Assists residents with simple housekeeping as needed between weekly cleaning performed by housekeeper
• Launders bedding and personal laundry.
• Assists residents with participation in social activities
• Assists residents at time of admission and helps familiarize them to their new community
• Demonstrates an attitude of positivity and cooperation toward residents, guests and teammates
• Utilizes infection control techniques in all aspects of resident care
• Observes residents and notes any changes in physical condition, attitude, reactions, appetite, etc., reporting to the nurse on duty, Director of Resident care of the Executive Director.
• Be alert to the needs of residents and ready to respond
• Communicates effectively with teammates and subsequent shifts
• Treats all resident information as confidential
• Attends required in-services and staff meetings as scheduled
• May be required to work overtime in an emergency situation or back up absent staff. Will be required to be available in case of natural disaster
• Works cooperatively with teammates on flexible scheduling aimed at preventing absenteeism and promoting continuity of care
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Executive Director. 

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/ Physical Requirements

• Should be patient, flexible, and gentle, have a sense of humor and be able to have fun.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to exercise judgment.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Resourcefulness.
• Positive attitude. 
• Ability to be organized and efficient.
• Basic computer skills.
• CPR licensed and trained in first aid, preferred not required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.

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