Assisted Living Resident Driver/Escort jobs in Connecticut

All American Assisted Living in Enfield, CT seeks Resident Assistants!

Shifts are 7-3, 3-11, 11-7 (rotating weekends) FT and PT Options.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Follow the service plan in providing services to residents.

· Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA regulations in accordance with facility policies and federal regulations.

· Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene and mobility.

· Encourage and promote socialization among residents.

· Assist with the activity program; conduct activities as directed by the Activity Director or assigned by supervisor.

· Encourage and/or remind residents to participate in activities. Promote activities enthusiastically to pique residents' interest.

· Chaperone activities outside the facility when requested.

· Assist with monitoring health, safety and well-being of residents.

· Document information pertaining to changes in residents' functional status, personal needs, appointments, etc.

· Assist in keeping the environment safe and clean for residents.

· Provide one-on-one support/visitation to assigned residents as needed.

· Report concerns about residents to supervisor and coworkers.

· Respond to resident emergencies; provide first-aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention as needed.

· Identify supplies needed to perform tasks and report needs to supervisor.

· Maintain an accurate record of chargeable services (transportation, cleaning, personal laundry. guest meals, guest room use, etc.). Submit record to Resident Care Director by the designated date each month.

· Practice safety in working and with equipment, chemicals, tools and utensils.

· Participate in meetings to discuss needs and requirements of each resident and takes appropriate action as needed and directed to promote quality resident care.

· Assist in the development and updating of each resident's service plan.

· Assist staff in providing and coordinating services to residents.

· Encourage socialization among residents.

· Ensure excellent customer service.

· Assist in completion of required documentation to meet federal/ state and facility guidelines.

· Role models geriatric care techniques to staff and assist other staff as needed.

· Complete all required competencies.

· Work schedule as assigned.

· Ensure resident safety.

Other duties include, but are not limited to:

· Do personal laundry for residents if needed.

· Strip and make residents' beds weekly as needed.

· Assist in preparing meals, serving meals and bussing tables during mealtimes if necessary.

· Provide transportation services, using company vehicle when requested.

· Participates in Quality/Process Improvement programs as requested.

· Carry out other duties as assigned.

· Assist with Emergency Plan implementation as assigned.

· Maintenance: changing light bulbs, batteries in smoke detectors and thermostats, clearing vehicles of snow/ice, light snow shoveling/ clearing walk ways, etc.

· Support marketing events as needed.

· Daily light housekeeping and/or minimal animal care.

· Assist with the activity program; conduct activities as directed.

· Perform blood glucose testing via glucometer on residents as directed (after competency testing).

· Obtaining proper vital signs on residents as directed/ scheduled (after competency testing).

· Assist residents with oxygen, ostomies, and other medical devices per scope of practice and facility protocol (after competency testing

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Healthcare setting:

• Assisted living facility

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Rotating weekends

License/Certification:

• CNA (Required)

Work Location: In person