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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location 905 Assisi Lane
Atlantic Beach, Florida

About this job

Job Summary

Provide direct care to residents following an individual service plan, treat each resident with respect and dignity, recognize individual needs, and encourage independence.

Essential Functions

1. Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan. Allow and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible.

2. Serve meals to residents in the dining room or apartments. May assist in preparing meals following preplanned menus. Encourage residents to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the resident's right to free choice. Record and report changes in resident's eating habits to the supervisor.

3. Initiate and participate in leisure activities provided for residents as described in the activity calendar. Encourage residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs and to develop friendships with other residents.

4. Maintain residents' records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures. This includes documentation related to: medication distribution as applicable; leisure activities; incidents and observations; reporting any changes in resident's physical condition and/or behavior; visitors; etc. Observe and report the health and emotional condition of each resident, and promptly report all changes to the supervisor.

5. May assist residents with medication as defined in medication procedure. Assists or supervises residents who self-administer medication. Follow physician orders and state laws to administer medications to residents who cannot self-administer their medications. Exhibit an understanding of and follow medication policies and procedures.

6. Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents. Perform general housekeeping; following cleaning schedules for resident laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, etc.

7. Follow proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance - including emergency pull cords, telephone calls, and requests from family and friends.

8. Know location of each resident, reminds them to sign out when they leave the building, and notify the supervisor immediately if unable to locate a resident.

9. Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An employee should perform all duties as assigned by his her supervisor.

Job Description

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three to six months related experience preferred and/or training in direct service with older adults, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Refer to specific state regulations for qualifications required to assist with medications and direct care duties.

Knowledge of dementia particularly of the Alzheimer's type is helpful.

Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements

In accordance with state law, may need to possess current state certification and follow regulations to maintain certification currency.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. An employee should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Physical Demands

Standing:  walking, reach with hands and arms, vision
Sitting: Use hands and fingers to handle and feel, talk and hear, lift up to 100 pounds

Work Conditions:

Requires interaction with coworkers & vendors

On call on an as needed basis

Possible exposure to communicable diseases

Possible exposure to drug, chemical, or biological hazards

Occasional weekend, evenings

Occasion travel

Possible injury from lifting residents

Possible injury due to unexpected resident behavior