Position Summary:
Works at the direction of the Administrator according to the scheduled duties. Meets residents’ needs by helping with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, toileting, walking, and eating.
Job Functions
- Participates in planned in-service and staffing sessions.
- Observes residents for any changes in condition and reports to the Administrator.
- Answers call system alerts promptly.
- Keeps residents’ apartments clean and maintains a safe environment.
- Assists with distribution and serving of food, provides assistance with eating, clears tables after each meal.
- Assists or otherwise provides assistance for residents performing the following activities of daily living.
- Shaving
- Oral hygiene
- Bathing
- Nail care
- Dressing
- Toileting
- Daily bed making and bed changes are required
- Assists residents at the time of admission with personal items and helps to familiarize them to the community.
- Assists with laundry.
- Assures that residents are dressed appropriately.
- Assists residents into and out of bed and wheelchair as needed
- Assists Activities Coordinator in carry out of planned activities.
- Works toward maintaining each resident’s self respect, personal dignity, and personal safety.
- Assures that shift duties list is completed and documented.
- Promotes loyalty to the household among staff; generates positive attitude by demonstrating support of Comanche County Medical Center Policy and Procedures.
- Helps to prepare nutritional food for residents, employees, and guests.
- Helps maintain the cleanliness of utensils and equipment in the kitchen and service areas.
- Assist in the requisition of food stuffs and supplies.
- Operates and maintains kitchen equipment.
- Follows OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens procedures.
- Performs any other related jobs and duties as assigned.
Education Required
Required: High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred: Nursing assistant course recommended. Knowledge of aging desired.