Direct Care Aide-PT-1st shift-Memory Care

§  Perform hand hygiene when going in and out of   residents rooms. Hand hygiene involves washing hands when soiled or after   removing gloves. Alcohol hand gel/foam sanitizer is the other form of hand   hygiene. 

§ Assist with   transporting residents by pushing the resident who is in a wheelchair or   recliner where he/she wants to go or to an activity within the facility,   therapy room or beauty shop. Check that resident’s feet are on foot pedals.   Use good body mechanics and proper protocol.

§ Answer resident’s   call bells within 3-6 minutes to see what he/she needs. 

§ Assist resident with   bathing, toileting, and other personal hygiene needs as required.

§ Pass fresh cold water   each shift and snacks out to residents per protocol in a sanitary and safe   manner. Pay strict attention to resident’s fluid thickness orders or   mechanically altered diets.

§ Observe residents for   changes and/or problems and report them immediately. Report all changes   and/or problems to staff nurse promptly.

§ Maintain resident   rooms neat and uncluttered. Straighten closets, bedside stand, dressers, etc.   Always ask resident’s permission to go into her/his belongings as their rooms   are their homes. Never move items without permission.

§ Make resident’s beds   per standard.

§ Correct safety issues   regarding resident-care environment or equipment and complete maintenance or   housekeeping requests as appropriate to keep environment free of unnecessary hazards.   Correct potential hazards immediately or report them to supervisor. 

§ Feed residents   requiring assistance and encourage residents as needed. Provide bib/cover-up   if needed. If feeding is required, complete in an unhurried manner and feed   in appropriate serving order. Serve trays within 15 minutes of arrival to   unit. 

§  Take direction from staff nurse on your   assigned unit. 

§ Manage time wisely to   ensure resident needs are met. 

§ Encourage residents   to attend activities and remind them of scheduled activities for the day.

§ Complete items on “to   do” sheets and return list to staff nurse prior to end of each scheduled   shift. Advise staff nurse prior to the end of each shift if all assigned   tasks will not be completed. 

§ Follow Fire and   Emergency Preparedness Plans.

§ Adhere to all company   policies and procedures.

§ Attend all   in-services, training and meetings as required. 

§ Meet all training   requirements as required by Federal and State Regulations, company and   community policies. 

§ Demonstrate a   commitment to safety by following safety rules and guidelines; follow good   housekeeping practices, take proper care of equipment and perform job duties   and responsibilities in a safe and responsible manner. 

§ Demonstrate   dependability, reliability, and punctuality. Report to work when scheduled,   ready to work.

§ Other duties as   assigned. 

· Ability to follow directions and   complete assigned tasks.

· Ability to read and write with good   communication skills.

· Ability to process information accurately, make   appropriate decisions and take appropriate action based upon the information   available.

· Must hold a current D.C.A.   certification.

· Ability to work with confidential   information and maintain its integrity.

· Ability to multi-task while   maintaining attention to detail and have good organizational skill.

· Ability to work in stressful   environment and deal with medical emergency situations.

· Strong customer service skills;   maintain a hospitality approach to engaging with all individuals. 

Standards: 

§ Adhere   to all company policies and procedures; set a good example for others.

§ Attend/complete   all in-services, training and meetings as required by Summit Square.

§ Meet   all training requirements as required by Federal and State regulations and by   Summit Square.

§ Demonstrate   a commitment to safety by following safety rules & guidelines; follow   good housekeeping practices, take proper care of equipment and perform job   duties and responsibilities in a safe and responsible manner.

§ Be   dependable, reliable and punctual with attendance; plan appropriately for   absences when possible.

§ Show   initiative and drive within scope of job responsibilities; show initiative   without needing direction but ask for clarification, correct errors and   request assistance in a timely manner, handle unexpected situations calmly   and efficiently to minimize problems.

§ Show   commitment to giving quality service and make continuous efforts to improve;   consider accuracy & appearance of work, learn from mistakes while taking   action to reduce errors and understand the role quality plays in customer   satisfaction.

§ Understand   and respond to resident/customer needs; give complete and timely responses   and always be respectful and courteous while following through with   communication efforts.

§ Take   responsibility for decisions, actions and results.

§ Work   as a team player within department and with other Summit Square departments;   coach and encourage others on a regular basis, contribute to positive morale   and spirit within the team and embrace change/adjust to changing   responsibilities.

§ Communicate   effectively with residents, family members, guests, co-workers, supervisors,   etc.; actively listen and clearly share information demonstrating effective   oral and written communication.

§ Exercise   good time management practices while maintaining quality of work; plan and   organize work load to ensure job duties are handled efficiently and   effectively and provide timely responses to those who request information.

§ Ensure   personal hygiene, appearance and dress; present neatly groomed appearance and   follow department dress code ensure identification badge is worn where   visible.

§ Demonstrate dependability, reliability and   punctuality. Report to work when   schedule, ready to work. 

§ Other duties as assigned.