Resident Assistant Caregiver

Job Summary

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide the residents with daily support services in accordance with our established resident care procedures, as may be directed by the Wellness Director.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative Functions

• Record required entries on communication books, forms, incident reports (if instructed), etc.,in an informative and descriptive manner.
• Report all accidents and incidents you observe or that may be communicated to you and complete required documentation.
• Report all changes in the resident’s condition to the Wellness Director immediately.

Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Functions

• Participate in welcoming new residents.
• Assist new residents and their families, if needed, during move-in.
• Assist residents with packing when they are being discharged, if requested, or if admitted to hospital if requested and time allows.
• Assist with resident with loading/unloading as necessary.

Personnel Functions

• Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.
• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, as instructed by your supervisor.
• Notify the supervisor if you will be late.
• Comply with all attendance requirements including finding your own replacement when you must be absent. If you cannot find your replacement, you must contact your supervisor at least 2 hours before the shift begins.
• Cooperate with activities, culinary and housekeeping staff to assure that services are adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the workplace.
• Meet with your supervisor on a regularly scheduled basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.

Personal Care Functions

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