Responsibilities:
Assists residents by providing personal care according to residents identified individual care plan needs.
Encourages and assists residents to participate in social and recreational activities by reminding them of programs; assists resident with ambulation to attend recreational program
Transfers, porters and ambulates residents within Pinegrove Place, utilizing mechanical aides such as lifts, wheelchairs, and walkers as outlined in the residents individual care plan.
Ensures residents receive adequate nutrition according to individual care plans by assisting with meals, distributing meals, and nourishments, noting changes in appetite and food preferences.
Enters pertinent resident information by documenting daily/weekly/monthly information in appropriate binders.
Reports observed changes in resident activity level, behavior, or physical well-being to the Nurse.
Reminds residents of their appointments with hairdresser, dentist, doctors,podiatrist, etc. and assists them to appropriate designated areas.
Maintains current knowledge of and complies with all Pinegrove Place's policies and procedures including protocol for infection control and resident safety.
Maintains work area in clean and safe conditions.
Responds to incidents or emergencies in accordance with policy, procedure and training.
