Assisted Living Facility (ALF) NAC - NOC

This is a union position

This is a safety sensitive position and subject to RCW 49.44.240(3)(g).

Tentative Schedule: 1800 to 0630 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday OR Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs a variety of direct patient care activities and related nonprofessional services necessary in caring for the age-related personal needs and comforts of residents. Serves as the supplemental eyes, ears, and hand of the ALF Manager. Much of the basic day-to-day care of the resident such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting and transferring is delegated to the NAC as per personal plan of care. NAC reports observations made while performing her/his duties to the ALF Manager and Nurse Oversight. NAC is responsible for assisting elderly people who are in need of 24-hour oversight.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Performs duties as assigned by ALF Manager and/or Nurse Oversight including baths, oral hygiene, nail care, foot care, skin care, etc.
• Takes accurate vital signs.
• Describes the activities of daily living and demonstrates the ability to use techniques to assist the resident to meet these activities.
• Notifies appropriate licensed staff when patient complains of pain.
• Positions patient in bed with proper body alignment.
• Assists patient with ambulation as necessary.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Performs routine housekeeping duties, such as dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, etc.
• Assists with meal preparation and service.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Identifies and communicates findings to the ALF Manager or Nurse Oversight.
• Note condition of skin, check for pressure ulcers
• Recognize, respond, report resident emotional, social, cultural & mental health needs
• Works as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide care which protects resident from abus...