Job Summary:
-Gives baths (partial or complete).
-Showers as scheduled and when necessary Minimum shower twice weekly.
-Shampoos hair at least weekly, combs and arranges resident's hair daily and when necessary.
-Shaves residents, including removal of facial hair of female residents, trims and cleans fingernails of residents on a weekly basis and when necessary.
-Provides daily oral hygiene and denture care each shift and when necessary.
-Empties and measures drainage (urine, tubes, vomitus, etc.) as ordered and reports amount, color, and consistency to nurse-in-charge.
-Gives incontinent and skin care to residents as is necessary.
-Dresses resident appropriately.
-Informs nurse of clothing needs and keeps drawers and closets neat and orderly.
-Encourages the resident to participate in his/her daily activities.
-Carries out bladder and bowel monitoring and training program as assigned and records results.
-Checks bowel movements daily and records results on NAAARS every shif;after three days, of no bowel movement notify the nurse.
-Assists nurse in dressing changes when necessary.
-Gives care and support to residents who are terminally ill, isolated, debilitated, or cognitively impaired.
-Assists residents from bed to chair, stretcher and vice versa with use of Mechanical Lift with mandatory two or more person assistance and buddy system assistance.
-Assists ambulatory residents to walk using walker or cane as indicated.
-Participate in resident floor ambulation program.
-Transports residents to clinic, activity programs and other appointments, including but not limited to appointments outside of the facility during working hours.
-Turns and position residents every 2-3 hours for support and comfort, in the prevention of skin injury and contracture.
-Provides range of motion to residents.
-Applies support stockings, and splints as directed by the nurse.
-Assists residents to undress and prepares residents for bed in accordance with residents' needs and abilities.
-Answers residents' call bells and alarms promptly.
-Positions side rails, as per protocol (Restraint Free environment).
-Observes and assists restless or cognitively impaired residents as directed.
-Observes any significant change in residents' behavior or physical condition and informs the nurse immediately of noted changes.
-Takes and records temperature (orally or rectally as indicated), pulse, respiration and blood pressure into the electronic medical record (EMR).
-Take and records weights as assigned.
-Prepares residents for meals in a pleasant environment with no distraction.
-Feeds or assists with feedings as needed.
-Provides fresh water and nourishment as directed.
-Encourages fluids as ordered. Measures and records intake and output of residents.(meal consumption sheet)
-Informs nurse in charge of inadequate intake and /or output.
-Assists in admissions, transfers, and discharges.
-Makes bed when indicated.
-Maintains clean and non-cluttered environment in residents' room and service areas.
-Observes and reports equipment needing repair.
-Practices economy in use of utilities and supplies.
-Documents care on accountability records and forms.
-Obtains report from nurse-in-charge regarding care delivered (per shift).
-Gives report to nurse-in-charge regarding care delivered (per shift).
-Performs other related duties as assigned by charge nurse, supervisor, Associate/Director of Nursing.
-In an emergency, performs other duties necessary for the care of the residents, or the efficient operation of the facility.
-Monitor residents as assigned by nurse Q15 min and Q30 min.
Required Skills & Experience:
-Knowledge on the prevention of skin breakdown.
-Ability to communicate with residents in a compassionate and gentle manner, ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
-Long Term Care experience preferred.
