About This Position
Description:
SUMMARY
We are looking for Resident Aide assists the professional staff by performing various resident care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the residents. Responsible for the delivery of resident care (Daily ADL’s, baths, personal grooming, feeding) as directed by the RN, LVN, or NP. The ideal candidate would also have experience as Administrative Assistance or Front Office, also be able to move between the two job requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide personal care assistance to residents as directed (bathing, grooming, feeding, and toileting)
Monitor complete and partial resident bathes, including bath, oral care, dentures, Foley care, hair/nail care, shaving, bed making, and cleaning of utensils used.
Assist in the toileting needs of residents, record outputs accurately, empty drainage collection devices, and complete documentation of BM Book, toileting scheduling, Rehab, and nourishments
Follow facility protocol for admission documentation
HIPAA Competency – Protect residents’ privacy by insuring resident protected health information (PHI) is not left unattended or open
Prepare resident for meals; serve and collect trays, assist in setting up and feeding residents; serve water and nourishments when indicated
Complete meal assessment sheet and record oral intakes accurately
Help transfer, lift, raise, and turn residents; utilize proper lifting and body mechanics and appropriate transfer devise to prevent personal injury
Recognize and identify limitation in providing care and seeks help from appropriate staff
Obtain temperature on residents whose medical conditions warrants such monitoring; obtain urine samples, weights, intake/output whenever necessary
Regularly check on residents to insure comfort, dignity and privacy; report accurate results to achieve the best possible resident care
Memorize and implement infection control policies
Prepare resident room for admission; provide resident orientation to room and admission pack supplies; assist resident with dressing as indicated
Assist nurse with various duties as directed, e.g., removing and replacing TEDS, reapplication of oxygen, application of specialty mattresses, turning and positioning immobile residents every two hours, etc.
Assist discharged resident with dressing and packing; clean room of supplies/linen prior to terminal cleaning by housekeeping
Maintain and improve resident optimal level of functioning and nursing rehabilitation
Recognize changes in resident’s condition and ask appropriate questions to clarify the situation; report changes to superiors
Clean each unit weekly and as assigned, including IV poles, ice bucked/ladle, and wheelchair/carts
Deliver supplies to resident rooms; maintain resident rooms in a neat, orderly, and clutter free environment
Requirements:
Resident AideJob Description
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum one year experience as a Resident Aide
Current BLS certification
Current, valid California Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record and reliable vehicle
Able to read, understand, and follow individual resident care plans
Able to lift, transfer, and transport residents in wheelchair, bed or care, etc.
Able to obtain and record resident’s temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, intake/output, and assist with specimen collection (urinalysis, etc.)
Able to assist with post mortem care
Able to meet all health, compliance and competency requirements
Detail oriented with effective time management, organizational, written, verbal, and computer skills
Knowledge of infection control procedures, including proper hand washing techniques, contact with blood spills, and standard precautions
Able to learn quickly and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and with minimal supervision
Experience completing medication logs to accepted industry standards
Minimum 30 WPM typing speed preferred
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
SUMMARY
We are looking for Resident Aide assists the professional staff by performing various resident care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the residents. Responsible for the delivery of resident care (Daily ADL’s, baths, personal grooming, feeding) as directed by the RN, LVN, or NP. The ideal candidate would also have experience as Administrative Assistance or Front Office, also be able to move between the two job requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide personal care assistance to residents as directed (bathing, grooming, feeding, and toileting)
Monitor complete and partial resident bathes, including bath, oral care, dentures, Foley care, hair/nail care, shaving, bed making, and cleaning of utensils used.
Assist in the toileting needs of residents, record outputs accurately, empty drainage collection devices, and complete documentation of BM Book, toileting scheduling, Rehab, and nourishments
Follow facility protocol for admission documentation
HIPAA Competency – Protect residents’ privacy by insuring resident protected health information (PHI) is not left unattended or open
Prepare resident for meals; serve and collect trays, assist in setting up and feeding residents; serve water and nourishments when indicated
Complete meal assessment sheet and record oral intakes accurately
Help transfer, lift, raise, and turn residents; utilize proper lifting and body mechanics and appropriate transfer devise to prevent personal injury
Recognize and identify limitation in providing care and seeks help from appropriate staff
Obtain temperature on residents whose medical conditions warrants such monitoring; obtain urine samples, weights, intake/output whenever necessary
Regularly check on residents to insure comfort, dignity and privacy; report accurate results to achieve the best possible resident care
Memorize and implement infection control policies
Prepare resident room for admission; provide resident orientation to room and admission pack supplies; assist resident with dressing as indicated
Assist nurse with various duties as directed, e.g., removing and replacing TEDS, reapplication of oxygen, application of specialty mattresses, turning and positioning immobile residents every two hours, etc.
Assist discharged resident with dressing and packing; clean room of supplies/linen prior to terminal cleaning by housekeeping
Maintain and improve resident optimal level of functioning and nursing rehabilitation
Recognize changes in resident’s condition and ask appropriate questions to clarify the situation; report changes to superiors
Clean each unit weekly and as assigned, including IV poles, ice bucked/ladle, and wheelchair/carts
Deliver supplies to resident rooms; maintain resident rooms in a neat, orderly, and clutter free environment
Requirements:
Resident AideJob Description
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum one year experience as a Resident Aide
Current BLS certification
Current, valid California Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record and reliable vehicle
Able to read, understand, and follow individual resident care plans
Able to lift, transfer, and transport residents in wheelchair, bed or care, etc.
Able to obtain and record resident’s temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, intake/output, and assist with specimen collection (urinalysis, etc.)
Able to assist with post mortem care
Able to meet all health, compliance and competency requirements
Detail oriented with effective time management, organizational, written, verbal, and computer skills
Knowledge of infection control procedures, including proper hand washing techniques, contact with blood spills, and standard precautions
Able to learn quickly and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and with minimal supervision
Experience completing medication logs to accepted industry standards
Minimum 30 WPM typing speed preferred
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
