Provide direct care and assistance with activities of daily living while maintaining a safe and clean environment for residents. Perform administrative duties including front desk coverage and detailed shift reporting.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school education and the ability to maintain required licensure. Must be physically capable of lifting 50lbs and standing or walking continuously.
high schoolHousekeepingInfection ControlActivities Of Daily LivingEmergency ProceduresVital Signs MonitoringPatient DocumentationClerical SupportPatient ObservationLaundry ServicesResident Escorting
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
Durango
Assisted
Living -
Durango,
CO 81301Position
Type:
Full
TimeEducation
Level:
High
SchoolSalary
Range: $17.00 - $19.00
HourlyTravel
Percentage:
NoneJob
Category: Entry Level Adheres to and conveys community's philosophy of maintaining elements of self-care and encouraging independence. Receives report from the previous shift and med attendant. Reads the shift-to-shift report and shower schedule for information and changes before coming on shift. Documents in the shift-to-shift report book and ADL binder before going off shift. Assists with activities of daily living, environmental orientation, vital signs, simple treatments, and other care. Escorts residents to and from dining room while encouraging residents to find their own way. Assist with serving meals and dining room duties as instructed. Provides laundry and housekeeping services to residents as assigned. Demonstrates knowledge of infection control via proper handling of equipment, soiled linen, bedpans, urinals, and adequate hand washing. Documents care given; adhering to community policies and procedures. Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors including housekeeping duties as assigned. Reports deficiencies observed in resident apartments clothing/linen and community in general. Observes any changes in resident physical or mental status and communicates to the administrator or resident assistant supervisor. Is thoroughly familiar with fire, missing persons and other emergency procedures; Follows community policy and procedures detailed in fire and disaster plans. Avoids loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment. Relieves at front desk, providing constant coverage for call and alarm system, as well as clerical and secretarial support as requested. Assures door is alarmed at all times. Assists with resident activity programs as assigned. Wears name tag at all times. Performs other duties as assigned by any member of management.
QualificationsQualifications: Keep all required licensure in good standing at all times.
Physical
Demands: Ability to push, pull, and lift at least 50lbs. Ability to bend, squat, and climb stairs. Ability to continuously walk or stand.
Universal
Precautions: Potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids. Potential exposure to communicable diseases.
