CNA
CNA
Emerald Court
Provide service, assistance and support to the residents. Coordinate and schedule work and supervise delivery of resident service.
Essential Job Functions-
1 Follow the assistance plan in providing services to residents.
2 Assist in the development and updating of care plans.
3 Ensure that care plans are completed and updated in a timely manner.
4 Coordinate and adjust housekeeping and laundry schedules as needed
5 Do persona laundry for residents if so requested on the care plan.
6 Strip and make residents' beds weekly; launder residents' linen and towels, fold and return them to residents.
7 Assist in preparing meals, serving meals and bussing tables during mealtimes.
8 Clean residents' room on assigned days and as outlined in the care plan.
9 Encourage socialization among residents.
10 Assist with the activity program; conduct activities as directed by the Activity Coordinator or assigned supervisor.
11 Encourage and/or remind residents to participate in activities.
12 Chaperone activities outside the facility when requested.
13 Monitor health, safety and well-being of residents.
14 Document information pertaining to changes in residents' functional status, personal needs, appointments, etc..
15 Assist in keeping the environmental safe for residents.
16 Provide one-on-one support/visitation to assigned residents on a weekly basis or as requested by supervisor or as specified in the assistance plan or daily communication log.
17 Report concerns about residents to supervisor and coworkers.
18 Respond to resident emergencies; provide first aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention/follow-up.
19 Provide transportation services, using the company vehicle.
20 Assist in the development of staff work schedules.
21 Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools and utensils.
22 Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Working Behaviors
1 Adhere to and carry out all policies and procedures.
2 Report on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.
3 Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with coworkers, residents, families and visitors.
4 Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining top residents, facility operations and written personnel.
5 Promote Emerald Court in a positive way.
6 Promote teamwork in providing services to residents.
Knowledge Expectations
1 OSHA-MSDS sheets and procedures.
2 Fire and safety procedures.
3 Food-handling regulations.
4 Operation of kitchen appliances (dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, coffee maker), office equipment (photocopier, telephone) and household appliance (vacuum cleaner, carpet shampoo machine).
Working Conditions
1 Heated/Air-conditioned, well-lit facility with minimal barriers.
2 Weekend work on a rotation schedule
3 On call on a rotation schedule
4 Lifting, pushing or pulling up to 30 lbs., using proper body mechanics and/or available equipment.
5 Bending or kneeling for up to 15 consecutive minutes to perform cleaning tasks.
6 Working 3-3.75 hours standing, walking and moving about without the need to sit down.
7 Working with cleaning chemicals.
Qualifications
1 Skills in nurturing and organizing similar to those in a domestic household.
2 Experience or interest in working with older adults.
3 Maturity, friendliness and enjoyment in working with people.
4 High school diploma or GED, with reading, comprehension and writing ability at 12th-grade level or higher.
5 Supervisory experience preferred.
6 Clean driving record (verified by MVR) and willingness to drive company vehicle to transport residents.
Standards
1 Residents always come first, and their needs will be met unless there is a conflict with the needs of others or the organization as a whole.
2 Employees will not work under the influence of mood-altering or illegal drugs or alcohol.
3 Neat appearance, adherence to the dress code and good personal hygiene are expected.