Summary
Perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Assist with promoting a compassionate physical and emotional environment for the Residents.
Qualifications
Must be able to read, write, and speak English at a Professional Proficiency. Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with coworkers and supervisors. Must be willing to assist others, including co-workers. Must maintain regular attendance. Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exams if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigations and reference inquiries.
Duties & Tasks
General Observe and practice safety according to community policy and procedure, Be able to explain and demonstrate fire/emergency procedures, Properly use and maintain community equipment. Show respect for community property, Demonstrate and be able to explain infection control and isolation procedures, Demonstrate and be able to explain proper body mechanics, Ensure that residents are given correct diet as directed by the DON, Use proper feeding techniques while respecting personal dignity and meeting the residents' needs for socialization. Make beds correctly and wrinkle free and maintain residents’ rooms in a neat, orderly and clutter-free manner, Support residents’ participation in activity programs, Promote and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, residents, visitors, volunteers and regulators, Directly respond, within the scope of practice, to needs and concerns of residents and family members, Work with the care-giving team to identify and resolve resident and family issues. Promptly respond to call lights and other resident needs, Treat residents with compassion and dignity, Establish effective communication/interaction with residents and their families, Ensure residents’ right to privacy (visual and auditory), Maintain confidentiality of resident and community records/information, Show respect for residents’ personal property, Ensure residents are dressed appropriately, consistent with weather conditions and according to their wishes, Recognize each resident’s ability to make choices and support these within the constraints of the caregiving environment. Communicate with members of the caregiving team about residents’ personal choices, Communicate residents’ end of life concerns and wishes to the Charge Nurse.
Clinical
Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure. Ambulate residents by applying proper lifting and transferring techniques, Provide proper positioning and use of postural supports when applicable, Weigh residents on schedule and record weights accurately. Provide restorative and rehabilitative nursing, Provide active and passive range of motion. Implement the bowel and bladder program as set out by the Charge Nurse. Collect certain specimens for cultures pursuant to community policy and within the scope of duties. Activities of Daily Living Assist residents with their activities of daily living. Provide oral care and hygiene pursuant to plan of care. Provide nail care pursuant to plan of care, Assist residents with dressing and grooming according to their needs, wishes and desires. Bathe residents with attention to privacy, respecting dignity and providing a safe and relaxing experience.
Reporting & Documentation
Report the following to the Charge Nurse and the caregiving team as appropriate and/or document according to Policy and Procedure... A significant change in a resident’s condition, a change in a resident’s vital signs or weight, any accidents and/or injuries, and any changes in a resident’s skin integrity, Behavioral changes, signs of resident depression or anxiety, Changes in a resident’s ambulation status, the level of the resident’s food consumption and the resident’s intake of food and liquids as well as the resident’s output, when indicated, Participate in collecting information needed for the accurate completion of the MDS and the plan of care, Show understanding of information that is provided by the ADL task sheets, Provide input to the Nurses for development of the plan of care, Provide information gathered from caregiving activities to the Charge Nurse, Assist in the orientation and training of other staff when asked, Attend orientation, mandatory in-service and education programs and staff meetings.
Safety
Comply with all Maple Springs of Anchorage policies related to safety and infection control procedures, Performs work safely by consistently using lifting equipment, back supports and other lifting support materials, Understand, comply with and promote all rules and regulations regarding residents’ rights. Other Responsibilities Promote positive relationships with residents, visitors and regulators, and presenting a professional appearance, Participate in resident & family tours as directed by Administrator. Attend and participate in educational activities, in-service training and staff meetings, Assist in orientation and training other staff as directed, Participate in Quality Improvement activities as assigned, Any other duties as assigned or needed. If you have any pre-existent conditions that may prevent you from performing the above essential physical functions of the position, please explain: Pre Existing Conditions: Cultural Responsibilities Organizing, Planning, & Decision Making Anticipates and systematically analyze problems and opportunities. Identifies key tasks and critical sequential steps. Establishes priorities, schedules, and contingency plans. Analyzes reasonable alternatives and takes actions in a timely manner. Efficiently allocates and manages resources. Demonstrates sound judgment. Enterpriser Ability to originate, develop and improve methods. A self-starter who seizes opportunity to take constructive action without being directed to do so. Efficiency Demonstrates high level of contribution in accuracy, quality, completeness and volume of work. Concentrates on important aspects of task objectives. Eminence & Customer Service Assures that internal and external customer expectations are identified and requirements are documented. Measures performance and makes necessary improvements. Proposes ways to continually improve quality performance. Professional Knowledge & Skills
Possesses required knowledge and skills in functional field. Demonstrates ability to effectively apply knowledge in accomplishing task objectives. Communication Expresses ideas clearly both verbally and in writing. Answers and asks questions skillfully. Provides information to subordinates effectively. Effective listener. Principles & Integrity Complies with policies, regulations and codes of conduct governing all aspects of job responsibilities. Deals with others openly and in a straightforward manner. Protects confidential/proprietary information. Takes responsibility for own actions and follows through on commitments.
Teamwork & Involvement
Involves and supports others to get the job done. Solicits and provides constructive feedback and exchanges viewpoints openly and honestly. Shares relevant information freely and informs others on a timely basis. Interpersonal Skills Exercises tact, courtesy and flexibility in relationships with others. Recognizes and deals effectively with interpersonal problems that inhibit task accomplishment. Gives and takes criticism constructively. Maintains composure under pressure. Adaptability Performs within established policies and procedures. Adjusts to change in new tasks and priorities. Is open-minded and tries to understand others’ points of view. Seeks, accepts and acts on feedback. Policy Sustenance
Supports and effectively carries out company policies and programs including company objectives and human resources policies. Effects progress toward achieving the Affirmative Action goals of the company Recruitment/Development of Employees Demonstrates effectiveness in staffing selection. Provides opportunities for employees to develop and constructively evaluate their performance appraisals. Rewards good performance and addresses poor performers.
Leadership, Efficacy, & Inclusive
Management Achieves creativity, productivity and cooperative teamwork among employees. Encourages and utilizes subordinate inputs and suggestions. Effectively utilizes resources to achieve maximum efficiency of operation.
Budget & Schedule Management
Achieves desired results on schedule and within constraints of budget. Monitors and controls task progress and takes prompt remedial action when costs or schedules vary from plans. Working Environment Work may be performed both inside and outside in all areas of the community and in all weather conditions. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Work in clean and comfortable once environments.
Additional Information
Employee will be required to respond to emergency drills. Take business calls at all times when on designated call.
Additional Skills
Computer operation. Must be able to read, write, and speak English at a Professional Proficiency. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. CPR and First Aid certifications are required
Please note: Personal Caregiving experience will not be considered when determining a rate of pay if candidate is offered a position.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
