Job Order Detail

Description

Must be able to think, act, and intervene independently in both routine and emergency situations. Must be self-motivated.

Must be able to relate to residents and staff in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances.

Must be able to work flexible hours and participate in holiday activities.
Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift/push up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to walk four miles daily.
Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must be able to lift, carry, bend, squat, crawl, reach, kneel, push, pull and twist using good body mechanics for sustained periods of time.
Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability in order to cope with the physical, mental and emotional stress of the position.
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Provides assistance with:

Dressing and undressing (clothing should be clean and appropriate for the season)
Bathing.
Personal hygiene (shaving, dental hygiene, nail care, hair care, foot care).
Mobility devices (cane, walker, wheelchair, crutches) including monitoring of safe transfer and ambulation techniques.
Care of ADL devices such as eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing aids.
Observes and reports changes in residents? physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to Resident Services Coordinator, as needed.
Housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning bathroom, bed making, and bed changes. Laundry.
Conducts room checks and resident rounds .Assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escort residents to dining room, set up and clean tables, serve meals, bus tables).
Responsible for participating in and supporting the resident-centered activity program.