Key Responsibilities
Resident Care
- Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, toileting, and perineal care.
- Provide mobility support, including transfers, ambulation, and use of assistive devices (walkers, wheelchairs, lifts).
- Assist with meals by setting up trays, feeding residents as needed, and documenting intake and output.
- Maintain resident comfort by making beds, changing linens, and keeping resident rooms clean, safe, and organized.
Observation, Safety & Infection Control
- Monitor residents’ physical and emotional condition and promptly report changes (pain, skin issues, behavior changes) to nursing staff.
- Measure and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight, and oxygen saturation as directed.
- Follow all infection control protocols, including proper hand hygiene, PPE use, and isolation procedures.
- Maintain a safe environment by preventing falls, ensuring call bells are accessible, and responding promptly to alarms.
Communication & Documentation
- Document care provided in daily logs or electronic medical records as required.
- Communicate resident needs and condition changes to nurses in a timely manner.
- Participate in shift hand-off reports to ensure continuity of care.
Support & Resident Advocacy
- Provide emotional support, reassurance, and respectful care to residents and families.
- Encourage resident independence while providing appropriate assistance.
- Respect and uphold residents’ rights, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
- Assist residents with participation in recreational and social activities.
Teamwork & Collaboration
- Work under the supervision of an RN or LPN and follow delegated tasks carefully.
- Assist nurses with non-invasive clinical tasks (e.g., collecting urine or stool specimens).
- Support team members by answering call bells and assisting residents beyond assigned duties when needed.
- May accompany residents to outside appointments as required.