Attendant

Position: Attendant - Scofield Manor

Reports To: Scofield Manor Management

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Union: Local 145 Scofield

Position Summary:

Responsible for arranging work to share the duties of caring for up to 50 residents requiring some help with activities of daily living. This position is responsible for medication management, under the direction of the Nurse. Also responsible for the orderliness of the facility during hours when other administrative staff are off duty. This position reports to a Nurse Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Assist residents as necessary with activities of daily living. Taking care to treat each resident with respect and understanding.

• Update and review daily logbook, responsible for including any notes that were observed during present shift regarding a resident's condition which may be helpful to personnel on alternating shifts.

• Maintain tidiness of bed daily and change bed linens for residents under your care weekly and/or whenever the bed is soiled.

• Provide beverages, (I.e. fresh ice water) to residents under your care on both first and second shifts, or pick up pitchers if on the third shift.

• Help residents with showers, when necessary or requested. Notify Nurse or Administrator of residents who refuse to shower.

• Keep cognizant of all emergency evacuation procedures and fire regulations.

• Work with the nurse to ensure that the treatments as prescribed by the attending physicians are being followed for each resident. Take vital signs monthly and as needed.

• Ensure that all residents are present during a meal and assist those who need help cutting meat, etc.

• Assist new admissions with unpacking and labeling their clothes. Be available to help new residents find their way to the dining room, activity room, etc.

• When a resident receives clothes at any time, notify the laundry worker to make sure that all clothes are labeled.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires knowledge of aging, geriatrics, and mental illnesses.

• Must possess tact, patience, and the ability to maintain effective relationships with residents, their families, the public, and other employees.

• Must have excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills. Including the ability to speak English which can be understood by a majority of residents.

• Must be able to read medical instructions in English.

• Skilled at working with the frail and elderly who require some assistance with the activities of daily living.

• Requires understanding of the aging and disease process, empathy for the elderly, and the ability to assist those who need help with dressing, bathing, and eating.

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements:

High School graduate. Minimum of one year experience working with elderly, mentally or physically challenged. Certified Nursing Assistant experience is strongly preferred. Must pass the certification requirement of medication distribution within 60 days of hire. Some experience with use of computers. 

Physical Requirements:

Provided under separate cover.

This position description lists the most significant duties of this role. However, this description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. Although it is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, duties may be added. deleted, or modified as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.