· Assist clients in getting ready for their daily, evening or night routines as delegated by licensed nurse and according to each client’s service plan.
· Assist clients with the following needs according to each client’s individualized service plan after being competency tested and evaluated by a registered nurse:
· Assist clients with self-administration of medication and/or medication administration
· Assist clients with body positioning or transferring of a client
· Assist clients with feeding if necessary
· Assist clients with bowel and bladder control, devices, and training programs
· Assist clients with therapeutic or passive range of motion exercises
· Assist clients with bathing
· Assist clients with all activities of daily living as needed
· Transports and/or escorts clients to dining room at meal times
· Respond to client emergency calls and determine what services are needed and contact the appropriate person in accordance with Medical Emergency Policy.
· Clean client apartments as scheduled and according to standard of practice.
· Clean common areas of community as assigned and as appropriate.
· Respond to client concerns and requests, which includes, but is not limited to, checking ill clients, facilitating client interaction, etc.
· Observe and assist clients during meals and report any concerns to the Director of Health Services.
· Document in each client’s medical chart the services performed for the client during the shift.
· Communicate pertinent information regarding client status to the next attendant coming on duty before leaving the shift.
· Must be adaptable, flexible to changes, and able to prioritize and organize work efficiently to accomplish workload within time allotted.
· Maintain a positive attitude in relation to customer service program.
· Comply with established safety rules and regulations.
· Promptly reports accidents, incidents, and unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment to supervisor.
· Understand, comply with, and promote all rules regarding resident’s rights.
· Abide by the facility’s policies, procedures and practices.
· Participate in and support Quality efforts throughout the facility.
· Attend meetings and mandatory in-services, including orientation and annual training in accordance with company policy and state regulations.
· Knowledge and adherence to safety/disaster preparedness plan.
· All other duties as needed.