Resident care assistant

The following job functions have been determined to be essential of this position. Management reserves the right to modify this list and other functions as deemed necessary. 1. Verify the identification of a resident to assure appropriate care is being provided to the correct patient. 2. Recognize and respond to the needs of the residents. 3. Report changes in the resident’s condition to the charge/staff nurse as soon as possible. Document in records. 4. Promote independence of residents’ decisions. 5. Report and record resident’s intake on meal percentage sheet and report to charge nurse. 6. Report accidents and incidents when they occur. 7. Assist with resident move-ins, transferring and move-outs. 8. Routinely review work assignments and schedules to update or change task objectives. 9. Perform assigned tasks in accordance with Community policies and procedures as instructed by supervisor. 10. Notify supervisor of pending absence or tardiness within the time frame described in the personnel handbook. 11. Report to supervisor all complaints and grievances made by residents, families, visiting individuals, agencies, etc. 12. Report resident leaving the Community. 13. Communicate with co-workers at all levels to adequately meet the needs of residents. 14. As appropriate, help create an atmosphere of optimism, warmth, interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit. 15. Meet with personnel as scheduled to assist in identifying and correcting problems and/or the improvement of services. 16. As instructed, assist residents with the following personal care functions and explain each procedure to the resident as care is given: a. Dental and mouth care b. Bathing c. Dressing and grooming d. Hair care e. Nail care f. Shaving g. Bowel and bladder care h. Other personal and hygiene care 17. Observe and report the presence of pressure areas to prevent decubiti and provide skin care according to policy. 18. Assure that the call system is within easy reach at all times and answered promptly. 19. Measure and record all vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, anatomical dimension/circumference, etc. 21. Observe, monitor and report symptoms of potential skin breakdown and/or decubitus ulcers and intervene with appropriate skin care as instructed. 22. Assist with the application of slings, elastic bandages, binders, etc. 23. Observe, monitor and report condition of disoriented and comatose residents. 24. Attend and participate in orientation programs, on-going training and educational classes. 25. Follow established safety precautions and observe, monitor and intervene or report unsafe conditions in the facility. 26. Follow established smoking regulations and report violations. 27. Wash hands before and after performing services for residents. 28. Review Resident Assessment and Plans of Care to residents’ conditions, etc. 29. Maintain confidentiality and privacy of resident care, procedures and documentation, and communicate with the resident on an adult and mature basis with dignity and respect for the resident’s rights and wishes. 30. Immediately report and communicable or infectious disease that you contract. 31. Follow established universal precautions and isolation procedures. 32. Perform emergency procedures such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid. 33. Perform other related duties as assigned.