Memory Care Resident Assistant PRN -The Residence
Company: Covenat care
Location: Pensacola
Posted on: June 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Why Covenant Care?Are you a Healthcare Warrior? Want a
competitive, engaging job with great perks? Want a seat at the
table to discuss strategy? Want to see your ideas put into action?
Then you want to look closely at a career with Covenant
Care.Covenant Care is one of the largest non-profit providers of
home health, hospice, memory, palliative and private duty care in
the regions we serve. Our collaborative team of more than 600
physicians, nurses, aides, therapists and professional staff and
volunteers serve patients and families in communities throughout
Florida and Alabama. For more information, visit
choosecovenant.org, or visit us on Facebook, Instagram or
LinkedIn.Ready to join our family?Our teammates enjoy a supportive
environment and flexible schedule with advancement opportunities.
Covenant Care's engaging culture is founded upon mutual respect and
trust. A place where employees feel valued and patients and
residents feel the service is extraordinary. We recognize and
celebrate the value of each teammate's unique contributions and
encourage a sense of ownership, sharing our mission with patients,
families and our communities.Position Summary:Provides direct
personal care and supervision to the residents at the community.
Promotes resident well-being and satisfaction through support with
activities of daily living. Communicates with other departments to
ensure resident needs are met. . Serve meals during scheduled meal
times. Follow the required procedures for handling, cleaning,
disposing, or moving of objects, materials and/or the clean-up of
blood, infectious materials, or body fluids in accordance with the
OSHA Standards. Will comply with all AHCA
requirements.Qualifications:A high school graduate or equivalency
is requiredThe Resident Assistant must have a sympathetic attitude
toward the care of patients with memory disorders, the ability to
read, write, and carry out directions, and the maturity and ability
to deal effectively with the demands of the job. Preference is
given to candidates with a CNA certificate from an approved program
by the State of Florida. Completion of six (6) months experience as
a Nurse's Aide in a hospital or medical surgical unit or six (6)
months experience with a Home Health Agency or Hospice is
preferred. All direct care staff will complete 2 hour in-service
training on ALF Extended Congregate Care concepts and other
requirements as outlined in the policy & procedures manual within 6
months of employment. A valid Florida or Alabama driver's license
and current automobile liability insurance and insurability under
the company liability insurance are required.Main Duties and
ResponsibilitiesProvide assistance to residents as outlined in
their functional evaluation.Clean, dry, and fold personal laundry
for residents if so requested in the functional evaluation.Strip
and make residents' beds weekly, laundry residents' linen and
towels, fold and return to resident.Assist in serving meals and
bussing tables during mealtimes.Assist residents with in room
chores as outlined in the functional evaluationAssist residents
with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing,
eating, toileting, hygiene and mobility.Encourage socialization
among residents.Assist with the activity program; conduct
activities as directed by Activities Coordinator or assigned by
supervisor.Provide residents daily reminders on meals and
activities. More frequent reminders may be given according to
resident functional evaluation.Encourage and remind residents to
participate in activities. Promote activities enthusiastically to
get resident's interest. Participate in activities with residents
as available.Chaperone activities or appointments outside the
facility when requested.Monitor health, safety and wellbeing of the
residents.Document and report information pertaining to changes in
residents on a functional status, personal needs, appointments,
etc.Assist in keeping environment safe for residents.Providing
housekeeping duties to include sweeping, mopping, dusting,
vacuuming and other housekeeping duties as directed by
supervisor.Provide one on one support and visitation to assigned
resident daily or as requested by supervisor or as specified in the
assistance plan or daily communication log.Report concerns about
residents to supervisor and co-workers.Respond to resident
emergencies and notify the nurse on duty.Practice safety in working
around and with equipment, chemicals, tools and utensils.Carry out
other duties as assigned by supervisor. Other
Responsibilities:Serves food in appropriate time required.Assist in
coverage during hurricanes or other disasters as assignedAttend all
required training.Assist with all fire drills and evacuation
procedures.Assist with OSHA-MSDS sheets and procedures.Assist
Activity Director with special eventsAssist with emergency
procedures as directed i.e. hurricanesClock in to work as scheduled
using the time system.Complete and turn in employment/time
clock/time off forms in a timely mannerMonitor departmental on-line
communication/scheduling program.Special Demands/Physical
Requirements:This position frequently requires medium/heavy
lifting. Normally such lifting will involve but not be limited to,
assisting with transfer/repositioning of the patient. The position
is also mentally demanding because of the continual need of
assessing and evaluating aspects of the patient's care. Contact the
Human Resources Department at 850.365.9659 for more information.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
protected veteran status, or disability status.
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