AL CARE PARTNER

Company: HRA
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: October 29, 2024

Job Description:

Provides residents assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) while recognizing the importance of their dignity and respect at all times.
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• Provides quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the resident philosophy and policies and resident rights.
• Assists residents in meeting their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Adheres to each resident's Level of Care (LOC), notifies supervisor of any changes in resident's condition.
• Answers and responds to resident calls in a timely manner.
• Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
• Checks residents every two (2) hours and reports findings.
• Completes assignment sheets daily.
• Encourages residents to attend meals in the dining room by escorting to and from Dining room.
• Assists residents with meals in ways that meet their individual needs and desires, while being cognizant of changes in appetites and physical abilities to eat and drink.
• Assists with cleaning and setting the dining room as directed by supervisor.
• Assists with cleaning and tidying resident's room as directed by supervisor.
• Assists with resident's personal laundry as directed by supervisor.
• Establishes and maintains good relationships with residents and their families.
• Disposes of all incontinent products according to OSHA regulations and Company policy.
• Practices proper body mechanics when lifting following safety guidelines.
• Responds to resident emergencies.
• Works assigned schedule.
• Follows proper procedure for clocking in and out for shifts.
• Follows guidelines for uniforms and wears name badge daily.
• Follows policy on signing equipment in and out, and uses company assigned equipment properly as intended.
• The ability to work in a safe and alert manner.
• The ability to take ownership for associate's safety and the safety of the residents.
• Must disclose any medication that might impair associate's ability to perform the job safely or competently. Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:
  • Must have a high school education.
  • Non-Certification with proper training, or possession of valid state certification as C.N.A.
  • 1 - 3 years experience in a senior care community or nursing home environment preferred.
  • Has a good understanding of how Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease can affect behavior.
  • Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts.
  • Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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