CBRF/CNA Caregiver/Resident Assistant

The CBRF Resident Assistant will provide support to residents with activities of daily living, personal hygiene and activities to enhance their cognitive and physical health. In this position, you will encourage resident's independence while supporting resident's individual choices.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintains compliance with Resident Rights and HIPAA policies at all times
• Provides residents with assistance for personal needs according to the support/care plan including, but not limited to toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, transfers, meals, laundry, cleaning and activities
• Always practices patience, compassion, and empathy in all interactions with the residents.
• Focuses on resident’s abilities and provides social/emotional support
• Promotes improved quality of life for residents through person centered care
• Utilizes standard precautions and follows infection control procedures
• Observes and informs supervisor immediately of any changes in a resident’s health/condition
• Reports immediately any unusual events such as abuse/neglect, or emergency situations
• Reports maintenance needs promptly while taking appropriate safety precautions to minimize risk of injury to resident and staff
• Practices proper body mechanics and safe handling techniques
• Implements and supports resident’s care plan
• Monitor and document temperatures, appetite, intake and output as assigned. Weigh residents and record outcomes.
• Able to use transfer equipment for both resident safety as well as your own: sit to stand lifts, mechanical lifts, and in bed transfers, gait belts, and bath lifts if applicable
• Review daily reports on assigned residents regarding condition and required care
• Completes a walk through to ensure job completion with relief staff
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of The Gardens of Mount Peasant
• Maintains professional approach to responsibilities such as uniform policy, start times, absenteeism, confidentiality, c...