Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care as assigned

• Conduct resident rounds on a routine basis – always knocking and/or      calling out to residents before entering the apartment

• Communicate changes in resident’s condition, likes and dislikes,      and family concerns with all departments

• Problem-solve issues with R.N., Med Aide, and Resident Care Manager

• Initiate corrective action as necessary and/or seek assistance

• Review Resident Service Plans, sign and perform the service as      outlined – Notifying R.N./Med Aide of changes in service needs

• Assist residents with ADLs – Cue residents as needed – Encourage as      much independence as possible

• Listen to resident and family complaints and report problems to Resident      Care Manager and/or R.N./Med Aide

• Know how to use a gait or walking belt and use it when ambulating,      transferring, or lifting residents

• Be alert for subtle changes in residents’ condition and report to      R.N.

• Consistently work cooperatively with residents, Resident Care      Manager, R.N., all staff, physicians, families, consultants, and ancillary      service providers

• Carry out assignments provided by R.N. and Med Aide