<p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary; ambulating, dressing, turning, and positioning patients; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals. </li><li>Demonstrates ability of providing assistance with resident grooming and hygiene needs. This would include: complete/partial baths, oral care, dentures, Foley care, hair/nail care, shaving, and bed making. </li><li>Assists in the toileting needs of the residents, records outputs accurately. Empties drainage collection devices, completes documentation of BM and participates in toileting scheduling, as necessary. </li><li>Answers call lights promptly; responds promptly to resident inquiries, reports any abnormal findings or complaints to licensed nurse. </li><li>Obtains vital signs, weights and intake and output at the direction of the licensed nurse. </li><li>Participate in resident programming, as directed. </li><li>Assists the nurse with various duties as directed. </li><li>Ensure accurate reporting of all injury/accidents in the facility to the licensed nurse timely. </li><li>Ensure all documentation is completed accurately. </li><li>Communicate effectively with licensed nurse regarding resident care issues. </li><li>Maintain all aspects of confidentiality relating to the residents and any policies or procedures at the community. </li><li>Provide emotional support to residents, as needed. </li><li>Maintain an acceptable attendance record to provide continuity of service to our residents. </li></ul>