IL Resident Assistant (57600)

IL Resident AssistantResponsible to Position ClassificationsDir of Res Health and Wellness Hourly/Non-ExemptDirectly Supervises and EvaluatesNoneIs Back Up To: Wellness RN, ILIs Backed Up By: Dir of Res Health and WellnessWOODLAND POND CONFORMANCE STATEMENTIn the performance of their respective duties and responsibilities all employees are expected to conform to the following:Performing quality work with or without direct supervisionInteracting professionally with other employees, residents, guests, and all othersWorking effectively and in accordance with the Woodland Pond Communication FundamentalsCompleting tasks independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizationsComplying with all federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations as well as Woodland Pond policy and procedure at all timesPosition SummaryThe IL Resident Assistant is responsible to perform assigned tasks, as directed by the Director of Resident Health and Wellness or desigee. Including but not limited to assisting residents with all tasks that do not require a CNA/HHA/LPN or RN certification or licensure. These tasks include: rounding on assigned residents daily, being present for showers, laundry assistance, food prep assistance, removal of trash/recycling, assisting with grocery procurement, communicating with IL Wellness RN and LCSW when additional assistance is needed.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) All items are critical functions in relation to the position*Resident Assistance:Rounding on assigned residents dailyBeing present for showersLaundry assistanceFood prep assistanceRemoval of trash/recyclingAssisting with grocery procurementCommunicating with IL Wellness RN and LCSW when additional assistance is neededFrequent rounding to perform the following tasks:Assisting residents to and from programmingRemoving and discarding infection control materials and other soiled materialsSafety and Sanitation:Washes hands before and after performing any direct service for the residentKeeps PERS within easy reach of the resident (*CF)Immediately notifies the Wellness Nurse of any resident leaving/missing from the facility (*CF)Follows established safety precautions in the performance of all dutiesEquipment and Supply:Uses only the equipment you have been trained to use in a safe mannerReports defective equipment to the DirectorInforms the Director of equipment and supply needsPersonnel:Performs all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your Director (*CF)Cooperates with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that non nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents and the facility (*CF)Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shiftMeets with nursing and housekeeping personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of servicesReports all complaints and grievances made by the resident to proper department (*CF)Reports and/or cleans occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicalsReports known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Director/Corporate Compliance OfficerStaff Development:Attends and participates in scheduled orientation programs and activitiesAttends and participates in facility in-service training programs as instructedResident Rights:Maintains the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information (*CF)Ensures that you treat all residents fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect, knocking before entering room, ensuring privacy (*CF)Reports all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property (*CF)Administrative:Agrees not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the DirectorAgrees not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the DirectorReports any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information systemAll other duties as assignedGENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIESMaintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearanceUnderstands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of dutiesWilling to learn and growDemonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviorsMust be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team conceptMust possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general publicMust not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplaceAccepts and responds to constructive criticismAble to work a flexible scheduleMaintains predictable and reliable attendance QualificationsHigh school diploma or HSEProficiency with computers and standard office softwareMust be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English languageDemonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care primarily to the geriatric population Degree of TravelTravel required for occasional off-site meetingsDisruption to RoutineDisruption to routine is to be expected frequently.Safety Hazards in JobHigh stress, exposure to potentially hazardous secretions or environments. May be required occasionally to lift equipmentPhysical DemandsNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyContinuallySitXStandXWalkXBend/StoopXSquatXCrawlXClimbXReach Above Shoulder LevelXKneelXBalanceXLift, Carry, Push, PullMaximum 10 Lbs.XMaximum 20 Lbs.XMaximum 50 Lbs.XMaximum Over 50 Lbs.XMust Be Able ToSeeXHearXSpeakXUse One HandXUse Both HandsXEnvironmental ConditionsNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyContinuallyInvolves BeingInsideXOutsideXExposed to Temperatures of32øF and lessX100øF and moreXWet & Humid ConditionsXNoise, VibrationXFumes, DustXHazards, ExposureNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyContinuallyInfectious WastesXToxic ChemicalsXNeedles/Body FluidsXRadiationXChemotherapeuticsXOccasionally = 1% to 33% of the time Frequently = 34% to 66% of the timeContinually = 67% to 100% of the timeEMployers DIsclaimerAll requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilitiesThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisorThis document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an 'at will' employment relationshipACKNOWLEDGMENTI have read and understand the responsibilities of my position at Woodland Pond as outlined in this job description.Employee Signature DateHuman Resources Signature DateQualificationsHigh school diploma or HSEProficiency with computers and standard office softwareMust be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English languageDemonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care primarily to the geriatric population