Night Carestaff

Position Summary:

Provide personalized care and service, uphold the philosophy of assisted living, and well being of the residents. Provide assistance and support with residents’ activities of daily living, and instrumental activities of daily living.

Primary Responsibilities:

Resident Services

1. Provide quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the Harbor Harmony philosophy and policies, and resident rights

2. Assist residents in meeting their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

3. Adhere to each resident’s care needs, notify the Resident Services Director of any changes in the resident’s condition.

4. Answer and respond immediately to resident calls.

5. Assist residents with their activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.

6. Check on residents frequently and report findings both verbally and through shift report.

7. Assist with resident activities, encourage and assist residents to participate in activities.

8. Encourage residents to attend meals in the dining room, escort residents to and from the dining room, assist with serving meals, assist residents with meals in ways that meet their individual needs and desires, observe and report changes in the residents’ appetite and physical abilities to eat and drink.

9. Assist with cleaning the dining room after the meal service as assigned.

10. Assist with cleaning and tidying residents’ room/apartment.

11. Assist with residents’ personal laundry as needed.

Resident AssistantJob Description

12. Establish and maintain good relationship with residents and their families.

13. Dispose of all incontinent products according to OSHA regulations and residence policy.

14. Practice proper body mechanics when lifting and follow safety guidelines according to residence policies and procedures.

15. Respond to resident emergencies following proper Harbor Harmony policy and procedure.

16. Offer choice, maintain dignity, and promote individuality for all residents.

17. Protect and maintain resident rights.

18. Encourage and support resident independence.

19. Carry out all duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Communications

1. Attend all regular staff meetings and required training sessions.

2. Effectively communicate information pertaining to the residents on a “need to know” basis to other team members according to the residence policies and procedures.

3. Notify your supervisor or the wellness nurse if you observe a change in a resident’s condition.

4. Respond to on-the-job injuries in accordance with the community’s policies and procedures.

5. Notify your supervisor of any concerns or questions presented by the residents’ family members.

Physical Job Requirements

To fulfill job requirements, employee must be able to perform key physical task for extended periods of time. When supporting, lifting or transferring residents, proper body mechanics and safety measures as prescribed by the residence must be used.

In a typical eight- hour day, employee will:

· Stand/walk up to six hours a day

· Sit up to two hours a day

· Frequently support up to 50 pounds

· Occasionally lift/carry up to 50 pounds

· Frequently kneel, bend, and reach

· Secure proper assistance for transferring and lifting of residents as needed

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Eatonton, GA 31024: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location