Resident Assistant

Job Title:  Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.)

Reports To:  Director of Nursing/Executive Director

Location:  Homestead At Towne Center, Van Wert, Ohio

Status:  Non-exempt

SUMMARY

Provides direct care to residents following an individual service plan, treats each resident with respect and dignity, recognizes individual needs, and encourages independence. Fosters a homelike atmosphere throughout the community.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan.

Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible.

Serves meals to residents in the dining room or apartments.

May assist in preparing meals following preplanned menus.

Encourages residents to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the resident’s right to free choice.

Records and reports changes in resident’s eating habits to the supervisor.

Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for residents as described in the activity calendar.

Encourages residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs and to develop friendships with other residents.

Maintains residents’ records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures. This includes documentation related to: medication distribution; leisure activities; incidents and observations-charting any changes in resident’s physical condition and/or behavior; visitors; etc.

Observes and documents the health and emotional condition of each resident and promptly reports all changes to the supervisor.

Assists residents with medication procedure.

Assists or supervises residents who self-administer medication.

Follows physician orders and state laws to administer medications to residents who cannot self-administer their medications.

Exhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and procedures.

Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents.

Performs general housekeeping following cleaning schedules for resident laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, etc.

Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident request for assistance – including emergency pull cords, telephone calls, and request from family and friends.

Knows location of each resident, reminds them to sign out when they leave the building, and notifies the supervisor immediately if unable to locate a resident.

Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.

COMPANY MISSION 

Homestead At Towne Center  is committed to providing quality assisted living services.  Our goal is to meet or exceed the expectations of the community, our residents, and our employees.

 VISION

 To meet the challenge of providing the finest quality assisted living services in an ever-changing environment. 

COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents’ families, visitors and staff.

Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, employee, residents, company information and records.  Maintains safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.  Complies with the attendance policy.  Maintains neat appearance, good hygiene and appropriate attire.  Participates in training, in services, and attends meetings as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

 This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.