Purpose :
To provide resident care and activity needs under the supervision of the Department Manager and / or Nurse on duty. To provide care in a manner that promotes the best possible quality of life for the resident while residing at The Orchard.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- Licensed CNA, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Home Maker, or related experience
- Ability to read and write English
- Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, community officials, state officials, and general public.
- Must have compassion for and desire to work with elderly
- Must meet all state health requirements
- Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities under essential job functions
Essential Functions
Document resident activity on approved forms in a manner that is legible and understandableProvide resident care including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing bed linens, positioning, transferring, and incontinence care while using appropriate techniquesObserve any changes in resident condition, take action to ensure safety of resident and report to supervisorMake rounds as directed to check on resident statusRespond to call lights in a timely mannerVital sign monitoring will be performed as needed by personnel with current training to do soAssist with dining service and activity program as directedUnderstand and follow safety and infection control policies and proceduresUnderstand and follow resident care plan and document accordinglyHear, understand, and respond to resident communicationReport incidents and completes appropriate paperworkCollect, wash, and care for laundry & linens in accordance with The Orchard policy.Help to properly maintain all equipment, and general facility maintenance & cleanlinessEnsure work areas are clean and safe, ensure policies covering infection control, health and safety, etc. are strictly followedEnsure compliance and understanding of all regulations and resident rightsAttend all required in-service trainingsPromotes and encourages residents to participate in activitiesAnswers phone appropriatelyMeets customer service standards in a friendly, helpful, courteous manner with resident satisfaction a priorityAbility to distinguish and prioritize duties resident needs (both emotion & physical) v / s task at handThe job description provides a framework for the job, other duties may be assigned as necessaryDuties (this is not an all-inclusive list) :
Clock In / Out correctly
Receive report / Give Report
Serve Meals / Feed
Deliver Meal Trays / Pick Up Trays
Change Bed Linens
Assist Ambulatory residents w / toileting
Change Diapers
Bathe, Dress, Groom Residents
Assist w / Oral Hygiene
Brush Hair
Nail Care as directed
Respond to call lights
Report unusual behavior
Place soiled linen in appropriate containers
Remind / Escort Residents to Activities
Escort Residents to Meals
Keep resident rooms clean and uncluttered
Walk ambulatory residents
Insure residents have fresh water
Encourage fluid intake as directed
Document Bowel / Bladder activity
Document Intake
Insure residents are clean, dry, and comfortable before leaving
Sign / Date / Time all documentation
Follow Infection Control Procedures
Use good body mechanics
Partial Bath / Sponge Bath
Range of Motion Exercises
Bed Shampoo
Shaving / Oral Hygiene
Make Bed
Transfer Residents
Use gait belt
Measure Weight
Insure Resident Safety
Care post death
Dementia Care
Working Conditions
Ability to work schedule and communicate availability according to policyPhysical / Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices)
Medium Work Ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.OSHA Category Classification :
II : Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogen