1. Reports to Personal Care Station at beginning of shift to relieve staff going off duty and check's schedule for the resident's need for the shift.
2. Help all residents to meals at proper times in proper dress.
3. Assist residents with bathing as scheduled. Make sure all residents are properly clothed at all times.
4. Give daily personal care as required including shaving males when need if they are unable to do so for themselves.
5. Shampooing or other hair care as needed.
6. Assists with diets by preparing residents, assisting with transport to dining room, watching food intake and reporting any problems to supervisor.
7. Serves dining room beverages, assists cutting food, opening packets, etc. Carries trays to temporarily confined residents. Return trays to the kitchen when residents complete meals.
8. Perform services such as reading or writing letters, operating televisions, assisting with recreational programs if so assigned.
9. Help residents with medications as need with the supervision of the Personal Care Director.
10. Assist visitors in a polite manner.
11. Assists with admission, inner-facility relocations, facility transfers and resident discharges.
12. May accompany residents to appointments outside the facility when assigned by supervisor.
13. Assures safety of all residents by sing safety devises and methods.
14. Assures comfort of residents with regard to temperature supplies, etc.
15. Uses good health practices at all times.
16. Regularly and immediately writes incident/ accident reports for any unusual occurrences.
17. Observe residents and reports to Personal Care Director any physical conditions, attitudes, reactions, appetites, etc. that may be indicative of a problem or illness situation.
18. Chart or record appropriate assignments such as weights, medication etc.
19. May perform clerical duties at Personal Care Director's direction.
20. Answers telephone in a professional manner.
21. Performs cleaning duties not usually done by housekeeping, if directed by the supervisor.
22. Gives and receives shift reports at change of shifts.
23. Promptly responds to emergency call bells in resident's room.

1. High School diploma or GED preferred.
2. CNA, HHA or PCA certification preferred.
3. One-year work experience in a care-giving field desired.
4. Must be dependable, hardworking, and willing to work as part of a team.
5. Must have the required references and criminal record check.
6. Must have annual TB screening and Health Assessment completed.
7. Must be at least 18 years of age.

1. Ability to read, write, speak clearly, and follow written and oral instructions.
2. Must be willing and able to make decisions independently and to seek guidance from supervisor when appropriate.
3. Is understanding of resident needs.

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