Description Position Summary: Provides residents assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) while recognizing the importance of their dignity and respect at all times. Essential Functions: • Provides quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the resident philosophy and policies and resident rights • Assists residents in meeting their physical, emotional and spiritual needs • Adheres to each resident’s Level of Care (LOC), notifies supervisor of any changes in resident’s condition • Answers and responds to resident calls in a timely manner • Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) • Checks residents every two (2) hours and reports findings • Completes assignment sheets daily. • Encourages residents to attend meals in the dining room by escorting to and from Dining room • Assists residents with meals in ways that meet their individual needs and desires, while being cognizant of changes in appetites and physical abilities to eat and drink • Assists with cleaning and setting the dining room as directed by supervisor • Assists with cleaning and tidying resident’s room as directed by supervisor • Assists with resident’s personal laundry as directed by supervisor • Establishes and maintains good relationships with residents and their families • Disposes of all incontinent products according to OSHA regulations and Company policy • Practices proper body mechanics when lifting following safety guidelines • Responds to resident emergencies • Works assigned schedule • Follows proper procedure for clocking in and out for shifts • Follows guidelines for uniforms and wears name badge daily • Follows policy on signing equipment in and out, and uses Company assigned equipment properly as intended • The ability to work in a safe and alert manner • The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents • Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently. Non-Essential Functions: • Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership • Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy • Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able • Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University • Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis • Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent • Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation • All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents Requirements Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements: • Must have a high school education • Non-Certification with proper training, or possession of valid state certification as C.N.A. • 1 – 3 years experience in a senior care community or nursing home environment preferred • Has a good understanding of how Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease can affect behavior • Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts • Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens Background Screening Requirement In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the Clearinghouse, disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com