Communicates clearly and thoroughly with staff members both on shift and the incoming shift regarding resident and community issues.
Communicates with the resident’s family and responsible person timely and professionally.
Demonstrates skills to build relationships with residents that are warm, positive, caring and supportive.
Relates professionally to staff from regulatory agencies.
Completes and reviews all written documentation prior to leaving the shift.
Participates in the required twelve (12) hours of in-services education per year and other meetings/inservice training deemed necessary..
Responsible for promptly reporting any staff or resident issues, using the documentation systems as described in the DePaul staff handbook before leaving their shift.
Maintains daily time card recording as described in the handbook.
Performs all other duties as directed by the Resident Care Director.
SPECIAL DEMANDS
Warmth, understanding and responsiveness to residents and their demands and reactions.
Positive feeling for families and visitors, exercising patience and tact.
Ability to use initiative, judgment and resourcefulness and ability to make decisions and to lead the shift successfully.
Ability to treat supervisees, other staff, resident and families with respect at all times.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Ability to communicate with residents and others in the English language.
2. Ability to read and write English.
3. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. without mechanical assistance.
4. Ability to visually observe residents.
5. Ability to audibly hear call bells, emergency systems, verbal needs expressed by residents.
6. Ability to turn, stoop, bend, and stretch in order to assist residents.
7. Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
8. Ability to recognize and respond to emergencies, including the evacuation of residents and visitors in the event of fire.
9. Ability to push medication cart down hallway without assistance.
Qualifications
1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. HS diploma or GED preferred. CNA, HHA, or PCA certification preferred.
3. Must be dependable, hardworking and willing to work as part of a team.
4. Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
5. Respects and maintains resident rights and confidentiality.
6. Must be First Aid certified (DePaul will provide training).
7. Must pass the Health Evaluation exam/tests performed at the time of hire and yearly thereafter.
8. Must be approved by the NYS Criminal History Background Check (CHRC) unit and meet company employment criteria.
Work Environment
Well lighted, air-conditioned/heated environment; may be exposed to residents with communicable diseases or confused residents who become combative. May be required to work outside on occasion when required by resident care needs (i.e., resident walks or other outdoor activities).
Benefits
This position is eligible for 403B with Employer Match, robust Employee Assistant Program, Staff Recognition Program, and Employee Discount Program.
DePaul is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualification, merit and program need.