On Call Resident Assistant or Nursing Assistant (CNA)

TITLE: Resident Assistant/ NAR

REPORTS TO: Assisted Living Executive Director

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services designed to maintain the resident's physical and emotional wellbeing.

Qualifications: The Care Attendant is required to have an ability to read, write and speak English, and complete and pass a state required background study form which checks for certain criminal convictions or serious maltreatment.

General Responsibilities: 

• Provide for the daily physical care of residents. 
• Provide an environment that enhances the psychological well-being of residents.
• Assist the residents with personal cares which may include all or some of the following: Shampooing of hair, assist with showering, rubbing with lotions, fingernail cares and foot cares if instructed to do so, medication administration, redirection of a confused resident, and other cares as assigned. 
• Medication administration/assistance as delegated by RN. 
• Assist with dressing, grooming and oral cares as assigned. 
• Assist in use of hearing aids and glasses for residents. 
• Help each resident to reach and maintain the highest level of performance and independence. 
• Assist with treatments as delegated the Register Nurse per individualized care plan. 
• Observe client and report changes in physical and emotional condition such as change in attitude, loss of appetite, weight, etc. 
• Maintains at all times privacy and confidentiality of resident, resident’s records and resident’s living environment. 
• Assist with meals or prepare meals as directed following special meal plans, if instructed. 
• Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration as instructed.  
• Report changes or concerns to RN. 
• Attend in-service training as required. 
• Follows cleaning schedule per shift worked. 
• Lead resident activities as scheduled and assigned. 
• To sweep, vacuum, dust, wash, wax scour and sanitize areas as assigned; must move furniture and equipment as necessary to clean. 
• To observe and use proper procedure for waste disposal per facility policy. 
• To perform cleaning procedures in accordance with facility policy. 
• Demonstrates ability to properly use chemicals understands and adheres to facility Right to Know Policy and possesses knowledge of MSDS for chemicals used to perform functions of job. 
• Uses proper body mechanics to move furniture, wash bathrooms, windows, etc.
• Ability to use step stool to climb and reach light fixtures, curtains, tops of doors, closets, etc. 
• Ability to dispense soap, paper, and other housekeeping supplies, refills products in resident rooms, restrooms, etc. 
• Ability to care for and use housekeeping equipment such as vacuum, carpet sweeper, etc.
• Ability to observe Universal Precautions and Infection Control procedures related to Environmental Services. 
• Attend mandatory in-services and staff meetings as requested.
• Understand and follow Vulnerable Adults Act and Abuse Policy. 
• Recognizes and acts on safety hazards – wipes up spills or wet spots off floor, keeps hallways uncluttered when using cleaning equipment. 
• Uses proper caution signs and safety procedures around residents when cleaning. 
• Keeps harmful chemicals safely stored and away from residents. 
• Ability to plan work so minimal disturbance is caused to residents. 
• Responsible to find own replacements when not able to work a scheduled shift.
• Ensure changes in a resident’s condition are reflected in the care provided. 
• Other duties as assigned.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Serenity Suites policy forbids employees and associates from discriminating against anyone based on race, religion, color, creed, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, familial status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Serenity Suites is committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career advancement. Serenity Suites also provides reasonable accommodations to disabled employees and applicants as required by law.