Routine Functions of the Position:

• Assist in preparing residents for PT, OT, Speech Therapy, Activities, and Social Programs.

• Assist in transporting residents.

• Assist nursing staff.

• Change resident dressings

• Conduct fall risk assessments.

• Assess residents' medical needs.

• Make doctor calls; request & transcripe orders, update on resident status

• Direct & supervise PCA's

• Take and pass state DPW medication class.

• Pass medications as needed

• Check in weekly mediset

• Routinely read Resident Care Plan.

• Vital signs as assigned by charge nurse.

• Round on residents to assure care needs are being met.

• Communicate with residents: include date, season, weather, current affairs, their feelings, likes, and dislikes, etc. Offer encouragement for progression; intercede when repression is observed by reporting to LPN/RN.

• Report any changes in the environment.

• Resident Safety:

o Maintain residents personal hygiene supplies

o Wash hands before and after caring for residents.

o Use only equipment you have been oriented to and operate in a safe manner.

o Report defective equipment and place a note on it.

• Maintain completion of ADL, I & O, BM list, and Weights.

• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, as appropriate

• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be dependable, kind, sympathetic, and respectful, and otherwise demonstrate good judgment concerning the rights of others.

• Must engage in good grooming habits and professional conduct toward residents, families and staff.

• Must be able to work and communicate effectively with others.