Resident Aide – Full-Time 3rd Shift Position Available In Bartow, Georgia

Job Description:

Purpose To perform non-professional direct patient care duties under thesupervision of nursing personnel and to assist in maintaining apositive physical, social, emotional and spiritual environment forthe residents. Essential Functions Job Functions Assist residents with daily bath and/or shower which mayoccasionally require the ability to enter a shower space with theresident. Assistance will also include dressing, grooming, dentalcare, bowel and bladder functions, preparation for activitieswithin the community, reminders of medical appointments, and basicroom care Provide functions as directed by supervisor including daily andongoing records including vital signs, weight and measureresidents, and observe and report presence of skin breakdowns;review care plans daily; report changes in resident conditions tosupervisor; and, record all necessary charting entries and reportall accidents and incidents Prepare residents for meals and snacks and perform after-mealresident care Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents withkindness, dignity and respect; know and comply with Residents’Rights rules; and promptly report all resident complaints,accidents and incidents to supervisor Assist as directed in proper admission, transfer and dischargeof residents, inventory resident possessions and report defectiveequipment to administration Provide table service to residents during applicable mealperiods Provide daily light housekeeping services, such as emptyingtrash, dusting, bed making, and other items as required in theresident apartments Understand and use Standards Precautions and follow establishedinfections control, hazardous communication and other safety rules;ensure cleanliness of assigned residents’ rooms; properly maintainand record resident restraints; and, promptly report all violationsof safety and sanitation rules to supervisor Attend and participate in orientation, state required training,educational activities and staff meeting Any other tasks, assignments, projects or requests as deemed bymanagement Qualifications High School education preferred Must be 18 years of age or older Must read, write, speak and understand English Completion of training program for certification (CNA preferrednot required) Previous experience with geriatric nursing preferred Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved inadministering basic first aid and resident care CPR certification Basic understanding of aseptic and sterile techniques Good physical and mental health; neat, clean, well groomed andresponsible Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward theelderly Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift,move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than seventy-fivepounds Must be able to squat, reach, and stretch without distress.

Must be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing