Tenant Assistant

This profile is intended to summarize the position’s general duties and requirements, it is not intended to be inclusive of every possible job assignment. To meet the changing needs of our tenants, job tasks may be added, changed or deleted. Employees may be asked to perform services for tenants based on the service plan that are not listed in this profile.Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, verbal cueing, hands on assist and reminders during ADL’s
• Serve meals and assist with dining services
• Supervise dining room during meals
• Assist with clean-up after meals
• Provide room care: laundry, making beds, empty garbage, clean bathrooms, stock supplies
• Maintain safe and secure environment
• Answer emergency call system
• Report and record changes in tenant condition and needs on Staffing Note or to Facility Nurse
• Encourage tenant to remain as independent as possible
• Clean and maintain personal hygiene equipment
• Assist with ambulation, moving and transporting tenants including pushing wheelchairs
• Participate in education and in-service opportunities
• Accompany tenants on outings
• Complete tenant safety/status checks
• Encourage tenant's participation in socialization and activities
• Perform tasks as assigned in individual service plans
• Take vital signs as necessary
• Follow facility policies and procedures
• Orientation of new tenants to suite/community areas
• Orientation of new Ra’s, C.N.A.’S, Housekeeping, and Dietary
• Answer incoming calls
• Greet guests and provide tours
• May be required to work mandatory overtime

Required Skills

• Able to speak and write English well
• Able to work independently
• Demonstrate freedom from communicable diseases/Tuberculosis
• Cleared record according to Illinois Abuse Registry
• Cleared record according to Illinois State Background Check
• Provide physical examination signed by physician
• Provide proof of Certification in Pulmonary Resuscitation
• Must have the current federally required vaccines or proof of a valid exemption.