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JOB TITLE: RESIDENT AIDE Must be at least 18 years of age; maintain a criminal record clearance, and a current negative T.B. test. FUNCTION: Supervise or assist Residents with personal care services, which include self administered medication management, Activities of Daily Living [ADL’s] and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living [IADL’s] as identified in the Resident Service Plan. Supervision includes reminding and/or observing residents while they perform activities. Assistance includes either physical assistance or standby supervision. POSITION SPECIFICATIONS: • The following specifications may differ depending upon the number of available employees among whom the performance of a particular job function can be distributed and the size and type of community. • Employees will be required to perform any other job related duties requested by their Assistant Administrator. • Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, incumbent will possess the mental abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. • All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Minimum Qualifications: Must demonstrate competency in the following area: • ADL’s/IADL’s; • Medication supervision [within the scope of the state regulations]; • Read, write, speak and understand the English language. • Freedom from illegal use of drugs. • Freedom from use and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace. • Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in the position. • Demonstrates effective time management skills. Education and/or experience: High school diploma or general education degree [GED], or three-six months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience desired. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: • First Aid Certification • Certified Nursing Assistant is a plus but strictly required • CPR Certification LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting with Residents, families, staff members, representatives of community and government agencies. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add and subtract three digit numbers and do simple multiplication and division. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral, diagram or schedule form. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an