ResidentAssistant

Overview Adhere to Safety and Infection Control Policies and Procedures. Communicate Effectively Orally and in Writing. Maintain Resident Unit and Work Area in Clean Safe and Orderly Manner. Promote Positive Public Relation for the Facility. Perform Other Tasks as Required. Shift: Part Time 1st Shift Responsibilities Maintain Adequate Supplies for Nursing Department Receive supplies from vendor and review order for accuracy. Tag appropriately and secure supplies in stock room. Distribute supplies to various nursing units per schedule. Adhere To Safety and Infection Control Policies and Procedures Maintain good personal hygiene and adhere to uniform requirement. Practice universal precautions. Participates in orientation training and at least twelve (12) hours of in-service programs annually. Report defective equipment or other potential safety hazards promptly. Adhere to Nursing Department policies and procedures. Communicate Effectively Orally and In Writing Report physical or behavioral changes in the resident, accidents/incidents immediately. Maintain and safeguard entrusted confidential information. Be flexible, receptive and adaptive to change. Maintain Resident Unit and Nursing Work Areas in Clean, Orderly, and Safe Manner Use only approved items. Replace furniture to proper safe location. Handle equipment and supplies to avoid wastage or breakage. Use time effectively and efficiently. Promote Positive Public Relations for the Facility Display courteous, cooperative, helpful manner with residents, visitors and other staff Use proper telephone etiquette. Represent the facility in a positive manner. Perform Other Tasks as Required Assist other personnel when assignment completed. Know and follow existing lines of communication and authority. Other - as designated by Charge Nurse or Nursing Director. Assure that resident rights are maintained at all times, reporting suspected deviations to immediate supervisor. Competencies: Customer Service - Respond to requests