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MAIN FUNCTION: Assist registrants with all activities of daily living which includes bathing dressing nail care toileting and any other needs the registrant may require. Assistance must also be provided in a broad program of activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Must be available to periodically work more than eight (8) hours per day or more than forty (40) hours per week.
Receive verbal assignment from the Adult Day Health Care Director or Nurse and plan day accordingly. Post registrant rehabilitation schedule making sure appointments are kept.
Checks vital signs including temperatures every month blood pressure and pulse every day or as directed by the Day Care Director. If a weight or any vital sign is unusual ask the nurse to recheck then document appropriately. Weights are done weekly or monthly as ordered.
Perform assigned duties such as: answering the phone assisting and directing relatives visitors and volunteers any other assignment the Nurse/Adult Day Health Care Director may give.
Follow the policy and procedures the Adult Day Health Care Director may give.
Perform personal services to the registrant such as: reading to them helping them write letters socializing with them as often as possible assisting them with activities when necessary.
Observe registrant behavior and report any changes or unusual findings to the nurse in charge.
Assist with serving and cleaning up after meals.
Assist registrants in preparing for doctors visits religious services rehabilitation services diagnostic services and social events. Make sure that registrants attend Rehab as ordered and document this.
Take care of supplies and equipment. Utilize proper disinfecting procedures with cleaning equipment.
Keep incontinent registrants clean and dry changing clothing as necessary. Give immediate pericare and encourage good hygiene and grooming practices. Assist with Ctub as ordered by physician. Make sure that the registrant receives the appropriate number of Ctubs. Notify the nurse/Adult Day Health Care Director if the registrant does not receive the prescribed number/week.
Supervise and assist registrants during meals checking to see that they eat and if not report to program director.
Treat all registrants information with confidentiality.
Attend at least six hours of inservice education every six months to maintain CNA certification.
Clean shower and tub after each registrant use maintaining policies and procedures involved with infection control.
Assist with emergencies and agitated registrants as directed.
Assist in providing a comprehensive program of activities tailored to meet the needs of each individual registrant to promote optimum health independence and self care.
Assist in developing specific activities for the program.
Maintain standard records of work performed and registrant participation throughout the day.
Assist registrants with transferring and ambulation when indicated.
Perform other duties as directed by the program director or the nurse in charge.
Other related duties that may have become necessary or as directed by the supervisor department head and/or administration.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Part-Time