Resident Aide

POSITION SUMMARY A Resident Aide is responsible for assisting the residents in their activities of daily living and maintaining the social and physical environment for their comfort, safety, and well‑being in accordance with Department of Health regulations, community standards, and as directed by a supervisor. The ideal candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills to deal with the physical and social needs of our resident population and be able to communicate calmly, patiently, and effectively with residents, families, and visitors. This is a Full‑time hourly position in which every other weekend is a must. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES Work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse/LPN in accordance with NYS DOH Regulations and community standards. Provide residents with assistance in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing bed linens, laundry, and incontinence care as needed. Follow the resident’s ISP (Individualized Service Plan/Care Plan) and the HHA Care Plan, and complete daily task sheets/assignments. Complete required documentation accurately and timely. (If trained as MedTech‑HHA) Assist with and properly document medications, following accepted practices and in accordance with DOH and Community standards. (If trained as MedTech‑HHA) Order meds when running low, receive/sign for medications from pharmacy, notify LPN/RN when refills are needed, or when there are questions, issues, or concerns with medications. (If trained as MedTech‑HHA) Document on 24‑hour report and shift‑change report. Observe assigned residents and all residents, and report any changes or concerns regarding resident or care to LPN/RN/Supervisor. Respond to call signals/pull chords/requests for help, call emergency services (911) if needed, report incident on designated forms, and complete appropriate paperwork. Assist with dining services as necessary. Encourage residents to attend activities and assist them to get to activity as needed. Attend required (12‑hour minimum) in‑servicing, and as directed by supervisor/manager. Collect, wash, dry, fold, and distribute laundry/linens. Follow, participate in all established fire/safety components, including participating in monthly drills and fire safety training. Report accidents/incidents immediately. Meet/greet all residents, families, visitors, and departments in a friendly, respectful, helpful, courteous manner with resident/family satisfaction always a priority. Provide all services within your Home Health Aide Certification/Scope of Tasks. Frequent contact with residents, families, visitors, and other departments. Show flexibility with the work schedule, including day/evening/night hours to meet residents’ needs and may be required to do mandatory overtime. Manage multiple interruptions, make independent decisions when conditions warrant, and demonstrate good judgment in areas of responsibility. Represent the community with maximum professionalism, accuracy, attention to detail, and overall competency. All other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Mental/Visual/Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must be mentally alert and able to effectively plan and organize assignments efficiently. Must be flexible, adaptable, and able to function in stressful situations. Must possess sight/hearing or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately to meet the job requirements. Physical effort includes walking, bending, standing, squatting, climbing stairs, walking on uneven surfaces, reaching above shoulders, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Requires manual dexterity with repetitive actions, forearm rotational movement, writing simple grasping, fine manipulating, power grip, pushing, lifting, pulling. Emergency situations may require crawling, climbing stairs. Moderate to heavy risk of exposure to blood‑borne pathogens. Extended periods of walking and standing are required. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE HS Diploma or GED required. Current certification (certificate of completion of a NYSDOH approved HHA Program). Experience as Home Health Aide working with Alzheimer’s/elderly population preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr