Assisted Living Attendant

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• Wellman - Wellman, IA 52356At Campbell Street, you’ll find purpose, growth, and a team that has your back. We’re committed to creating a workplace where you can thrive – personally and professionally, while making a real difference in the lives of others. If you’re ready to be part of a team that truly cares – we’re ready for you. We are currently hiring for day shift which includes every other weekend! ABOUT CAMPBELL STREET Great Place to Work® Certified Same-Day Pay + Flexible Scheduling 401(k) Match +
• Certification
• Reimbursement
• Mission:
• Developing
• Exceptional
• People
• Who
• Drive
• Extraordinary
• Care
• SMART
• Values: Servant Leadership, Mirror First, Always Do the Right Thing, Resilience, and Transparency Extra Perks Referral Bonus opportunities for ALL positions Succession planning – true career growth planning & opportunities Annual leadership development summits Scholarship opportunities
• Essential
• Functions of
• Assisted
• Living
• Attendant: Receive the daily report and assignment from the supervisor. Help maintain a clean environment for residents, performing extra chores as required (housekeeping, etc.). Transport patients to support services or areas. Bathe or assist patients in bathing (bed bath, tub, shower, or whirlpool). Perform or assist patients with personal grooming needs (shaving, hair care, nail care, oral hygiene, denture care, skin care, and cosmetics). Assist patients in caring for and securing (non-loss) personal articles, labeling clothing, etc. Change bed linen. Assist patients in before- and after-meal routine (wash hands and face, transport to and from dining area, prepare bedside environment for in-room dining). Provide prompt mealtime assistance (check diet card for accuracy, position tray for patient convenience, help with cutting food, buttering bread, pouring liquids, etc.). Provide partial or total feeding assistance and encouragement as needed. Report appetite changes and request substitutions when necessary. Record observations on meal intake record. Provide adequate hydration (pass fresh drinking water and ice, offer fluids frequently, record intake as directed, etc.). Provide between-meal nourishment when indicated (distribute supplemental nourishment as assigned, assist as needed, accurately record and report intake of nourishment). Assist patient in all elimination needs (bedpan, urinal, bathroom assistance, etc.). Participate in center incontinence program. Perform perineal care after each episode of incontinence. Perform catheter care per center policy. Record bowel habits and urine outputs as directed. Collect specimens as directed. Reposition immobile patients at times and in a manner as instructed or as determined by care plans. Assist patients in transferring from bed, chair, wheelchair, toilet, etc., using appropriate equipment and following principles of body mechanics (determine number of persons for assist, use gait belt, hoyer lift, grab bar, etc.). If needed, assist patients in exercise (active/passive range of motion, ambulation, etc.) as indicated by supervisor and individual care plan. Help restore independence through teaching and encouragement in ADL skills (eating, dressing, ambulating, toileting, etc.). Help prevent complications of decubitus and contractures by proper placement of positioning aids, protective padding, etc. Provide good personal care to residents as directed by the charge nurse, implementing the nursing care program. Observe, report to the charge nurse, and accurately chart, as required, unusual occurrences and changes in a patient’s condition. Assist with accurate and complete records by completing daily charts as required. Conduct self as a competent member of the health care team. Model behaviors that reflect personal and professional growth. Carry out and follow all center personnel policies. Follow center policies and procedures when performing duties. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.