JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services designed to maintain the resident’s physical and emotional well-being for those residents living at Heartland Senior Living in Spearfish. This position assists residents with tasks of daily living as indicated on the Care Plan, the electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR), and other services as delegated by the RN.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School education/GED or previous work experience
• Experience in working with assisted living population.
• CNA or CMA not required, but valued

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

This position requires the incumbent to:

• Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly.
• Prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Possess skills to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and other customers.
• Possess the ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and documentation, including medical terminology, in English.
• Be punctual with a good attendance record.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• Understand how to use, carry and be responsible for the cell phone while on duty.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS

Provide personal and direct care to residents

• Assist residents with activities of daily living as indicated on their individual care plan (including, but not limited to dressing, showering, grooming, toilet assistance and escorting).
• Assist residents with daily room order and light housekeeping.
• Assist residents with personal laundry duties, which may include ironing.
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment.
• Promote independence, not dependence, with residents offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
• Perform routine procedures as delegated by the RN.

Documenting and reporting

• Document any changes in residents’ condition in the resident record and communication log. Report these changes to the RN.
• Completes incident reports according to policy.
• Reports to RN any medication changes or any PRN medications that have been administered to a resident.
• Understands procedures regarding assisted living tasks and charting procedures when performing these tasks.
• Recognizing abnormal signs and symptoms, or changes in residents’ condition.
• Documenting duties completed with residents on the service delivery record during each shift.

Complete essential paperwork

• Filing papers in residents’ records as needed.
• Reviewing all new residents plan of care and changes in current residents’ plan of care.
• Reading the communication book and checking employee mailbox before the start of each shift.
• Checking outgoing US mailbox, collecting US mail delivered and distributing US mail and in-house mail to the residents.
• Other documentation as assigned and/ or needed.

Knowledge and compliance with state regulations

• Understand and adhere to the Vulnerable Adult and abuse policy, Bill of Rights and HIPPA.
• Works to assure community is in compliance with federal, state and local standards and regulations.
• Complete at least eight (8) hours of documented training.
• Be up to date with completing Mantoux tests or chest x-rays.

Participate and function effectively as a team member

• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with other Caregivers, housekeeper, Nursing staff, kitchen staff and other Heartland Senior Living – Rushmore staff.
• Provide back-up to other staff as needed to ensure 24-hour staffing.
• Communicate information regarding resident care needs and changes to the team and families.
• Provide proactive and constructive participation in staff meetings.
• Be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire, weather, or emergency situations.
• Follow through promptly on requested duties.
• Assisted kitchen staff at mealtimes with set up, serving and clean up.
• Provide on-the-job training for new associates.
• Must be mature and emotionally stable using a calm and kind tone of voice.
• The ability to remain calm in difficult or unusual circumstances.

Expected hours

• Daytime/12-hour shifts
• Part-time and Full-time positions available

Work Location

• Heartland Senior Living-Spearfish Facility in Spearfish, SD

Pay

• Determined upon experience, skills, education, and training.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off