RA--1 Full Time Night Shift & 2 Full Time Day Shift

Job Title

To provide direct resident care duties under the supervision of the licensed nursing staff and to assist in maintaining a positive physical, mental and psychosocial environment for the residents.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist residents with personal care and activities of daily living (A.D.L.) including bathing, dressing, grooming, shaving, oral care, hair care, nail care, and skin care.

2. Assist with range of motion, turning, positioning, ambulation and assistive devices.

3. Assist with resident recreation programs.

4. Serve and assist with meals and supplements; offer fluids every two (2) hours, unless otherwise indicated, and document food and fluid intake.

5. Assist with Bowel/Bladder Training Program.

6. Take vital signs and record.

7. Take height and weight measures and record.

8. Assist in the dining room, as assigned.

9. Assist in maintaining resident's environment.

10. Change linens.

11. Read and follow resident A.D.L. care plan.

12. Follow assigned restorative and rehabilitative procedures.

13. Observe resident for changes in condition and report to the charge nurse.

14. Document care provisions on the designated record.

15. All other duties as directed by the Supervisor and/or Director of Nursing.

16. Understand and follow all rules and regulations regarding residents' rights.

17. Prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation in the elderly.

18. Promote a safe, clean environment in which the residents may live.

19. Become a participating facility team member with the residents as first priority.

Physical Requirements

1 Hold/handle 2 Lift 3 Carry 4 Reach at and below shoulder height 5 Push/pull 6 Grasp and handle pens, paperwork and small equipment 7 Twist, bend, stoop, kneel and squat 8 Sit, stand and walk 9 Fine hand motor coordination 10 Ability to read and write legibly 11 Ability to comprehend and follow instructions