Resident Assistant PT - Night Shift

Job Description

Description of the role:

The Caregiver is a part of the Cornerstone team, a resident-focused, high performance, high commitment work team that supports the motto of, “creating healthy living and work environments.”

Responsibilities:

• Obtaining vital signs and notifying the supervising nurse of deviations
• Assisting residents with bathing, dressing, grooming needs, toileting, and walking
• Recording temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates
• Being part of delivering specific core programs such as falls prevention, exercise, etc.
• Medication reminders
• Housekeeping duties and safety compliance
• Follows the resident’s ISP as directed.
• Follows the daily task sheets developed for each resident.
• Communicates with the appropriate supervisor about changes in the resident’s status and/or the home situation
• Utilizes standard precautions and infection control procedures.
• Follows written instructions and requests assistance and further instructions with new or unfamiliar situations.
• Prepares resident progress notes and submits this documentation in a timely manner.
• Assists the resident in maintaining a safe and clean environment.
• Exhibits a caring and respectful attitude toward the resident and the resident’s property.
• Works with the Resident Services Director and the rest of the operations team to build relationships and strong communication with residents and families
• Assists with activities and encourage resident engagement and participation
• Upholds confidentiality of residents and coworkers, HIPAA
• Attends bi-weekly in-service meetings and mandatory trainings
• Adheres to all community and company policies
• Understands proper use of facility equipment.
• Reports observations concerning structural and equipment wear, defects, and malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Drug Free.
• Clear Background.
• No Communicable diseases.
• Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally.
• 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently.
• 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift/move objects.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, turning, and stretching.
• Finger and hand dexterity.
• Visual and hearing acuity.

About the Company:

Copper Creek Senior Living in West Union, IA provides high-quality care and support for residents in a warm and welcoming environment.