Care Provider/ CNA/ CMA

912-445-2425 The primary purpose of your job position is to provide the residents with routine daily support services in accordance with our established resident care procedures, as may be directed by the Wellness Director. Delegation of Authority As a Resident Assistant you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Job Functions Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position. MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Administrative Functions Record required entries on Medication Assistance Record, communication book, forms, incident reports, etc. In an informative and descriptive manner. Report all accidents and incidents you observe or that may be communicated to you and complete required documentation. Report all changes in the resident’s condition to the Director as soon as practical. Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Functions Ensure that all unoccupied rooms are ready to be viewed by prospective residents. Participate in welcoming new residents. Assist new residents and their families, if needed, during move-in Assist residents with packing when they are being discharged, if requested, or if admitted to hospital Assist with resident with loading/unloading as necessary Personnel Functions Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks. Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, as instructed by your supervisor. Notify the supervisor when you will be late. Comply with all attendance requirements including finding your own replacement when you must be absent. Cooperate with activities, culinary and housekeeping staff to assure that services are adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the workplace. Meet with your supervisor on a regularly scheduled basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services. Personal Care Functions Discuss with outgoing shift resident condition, obtain keys and beeper, and read communication book upon reporting for duty Assist residents with daily dental and mouth care (i.e. brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.), as necessary Assist residents with dressing/undressing as necessary Assist residents with hair care (i.e. combing, brushing, shampooing, etc.), as necessary Make beds. Change all soiled bed linens and wash immediately. Assist with bowel and bladder functions and clean-up occasional incontinence accidents, as necessary. Remove all soiled diapers and pads immediately. Assist residents with preparing for medical tests and doctors appointments, as necessary. This includes proper completion of physician visit forms. Assist residents in preparing for activity and social programs, as necessary. Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids. Assist in transporting residents to/from appointments, activities and social programs, as necessary. Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, showers, etc., as necessary. Answer resident emergency calls promptly. Assist residents in walking with or without self-help devices as instructed. Check residents routinely to assure that their personal care needs are being met. Special Care Functions Remind and assist residents with their medication per the Medication policies Complete Medication Assistance Records Watch for and report any change in suite temperature, ventilat