Purpose of the Position:

Provide resident care and other related support according to State regulations and according to the goals of Immanuel Health Systems.

Key Functions for which this position is responsible:

• Provide resident assistance in personal care, health maintenance and daily activities of living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, transfers, ambulation, toileting and serving of meals. Providing assistance to and from activities, appointments in accordance with resident service agreement and encouraging as much independence as appropriate for each individual with compassion, dignity and respect. Provide medication as requested by the resident and in accordance with statutes governing medication provision by unlicensed personnel.

   

  Nature and scope of the Position:

  This is a support position within the assisted living unit of the retirement community. The position provides immediate and close care of the resident in the Assisted Living unit and responds to emergency calls within the Independent Living unit of the retirement community. The work involves different related and unrelated processes/methods requiring evaluation of issues and selection of a course of action from several alternatives. Work methods and procedures are nearly always well defined and specific to the work activity where regulatory guidelines are involved. Non-regulated work methods allow some flexibility based on established procedure. Work receives direct supervision; supervisor reviews for procedural conformance.  Nebraska Medication Aide Registry as a Medication Aide-40.

  Education and Experience:

  High school or equivalent is required. Minimum 18 years of age according to state regulation and current medication aide registry, nurse aide registry is preferred. 1-2 years of general and related work experience is desired.  Must complete the 40 hour Medication Aide Course and  currently be on the Nebraska Mediation Aide Registry.  CNA experience desired.

• Provide accurate reporting/monitoring and documentation using established procedures, policies and standards of Immanuel Health Systems and State guidelines including but not limited to: vital signs, weight, behavior and mobility. This includes documentation of resident incidents, accidents, emergencies or unusual behavior. Complete administrative duties required or as requested such as documentation, faxing, etc.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment. Follow procedures for proper equipment use, infection control, disaster plans, etc. as per policy and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain registry requirements as determined by the medication act and Nebraska Assisted Living Regulations including education hours, in-services, and/or reporting.