Position SummaryResponsible for meeting the daily personal care needs of community’s residents.  Anticipates, identifies and reports care needs.Essential DutiesAttends to the personal care needs of residents in a timely manner and provides assistance with needed Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) as requested by residents, care plan or directed by supervisor.Provides personal care services to residents such as assistance with bathing, dressing, attendance at meals, laundry, etc. with attention to individual resident needs (i.e., hair is combed, shoes are tied, oral hygiene, etc.)Anticipates and identifies any resident care needs and reports to supervisor (i.e., hygiene needs, broken eye glasses, skin rash, lost hearing aids, supply needs, etc.).Responds to the needs of family members as appropriateMaintains open communication with supervisor and/or peers to promote awareness of resident issues.Monitors the safety and well-being of residentsReports suspicion of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of resources as required by regulation.Reports changes in resident status, health or otherwise, to supervisor.Monitors and documents resident’s condition as directed.Assists residents with prescribed daily medication routine as appropriate and in accordance with state law.Ensures that proper documentation occurs.Completes work orders to communicate necessary replacements or repairs.Attends, participates and contributes to monthly staff meetings addressing resident and departmental needsOther duties as assigned.
