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Job description
Job TitleProvide direct care to residents and ensure that the needs of each resident are met in accordance with all laws, regulations and standards of the Luther Ridge, a subsidiary of Ascentria Care Alliance.Essential ResponsibilitiesProvide direct resident care utilizing established standard procedures.Responsible for reporting any unusual resident signs and symptoms to nurse in charge.Complete and document assigned BP's, TPR's and weights of residents.Accurately document on Nursing Assistant Flow Sheets, bath, bowel and restraint sheets records.Safeguard residents wearing restraints which include making safety rounds at the beginning and end of each shift.Serve meal trays, assist and/or feed residents, as needed. Record meal and nourishment percentages consumed by resident and report to nurse in charge.Respect, protect and give proper care to resident's property and personal belongings.Interact with resident to enhance their psychosocial well-being.Adhere to all safety and privacy procedure for residents including: use of transfer belts, Hoyer lifts, appropriate number of people required for safe resident transfer and use of privacy curtains during personal care.Be aware of and follow designated procedures for resident accident, fire drills, stat pages and use of emergency equipment.Be aware of and follow designated procedures for the reporting system regarding resident abuse, mistreatment and neglect.Be aware of and promote Resident's Rights and Quality of Life issues.Maintain confidentiality of resident information.Complete extra assignments to keep the nursing unit clean and orderly.Attend appropriate meetings, in-service programs and yearly mandatory educational programs.Fulfill in-service requirement to maintain certification as a nursing assistant.Adhere to established safety procedures.Assist staff and residents in emergency situationsProvides excellent customer service to all who interact with the program.Perform other duties as assignedQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent required.Certified Nursing Assistant with current State certification required.Prior experience with geriatrics preferred.Ability to feed, bathe and dress residents.Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with the residents and personnel.Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset people within the facility.Must follow the facilities and the organization policies and procedures.Trainings Required:Ascentria Organizational Orientation.Maintain mandatory training and certifications as required.Physical/Mental DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.Physical Demands are generally:Heavy - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; talk; hear; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must have the ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Ability to bend, stop, reach and assist in lifting and transferring residents, as needed.Frequent heavy physical effort required.Mental Demands are generally:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to problem solve, make decisions, interpret data and organize.Ability to do detailed work with high degree of concentrationAbility to work under stress or in a fast-paced environment.Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.I have read the above job description and I understand the requirements.Employee Name PrintedEmployee SignatureDate:HR/Supervisor SignatureDate:Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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middletown, CT, 06457, US
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