POSITION PURPOSE:

Ensures that resident's personal care needs are being met in accordance with Residents' wishes and Care Plan Objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Answers signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine residents' needs and ensures call lights are within reach of resident.


• Ensures that residents' who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.


• Gives direct resident care such as bathing, dressing, and grooming of residents.


• Explains procedures to residents.


• Assists residents as necessary in their activities of daily living.


• Assists residents with bowel and bladder functions.


• Assists residents in preparation for and transporting to appointments, activities and social programs.


• Assists with lifting, positioning and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtub...