Health Assistant

Job Description

Job descriptionAssists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transfer, mobility, and continence care while using appropriate modeling and validation techniques. Supports the residents abilities by understanding that all aspects of care can be viewed as an activity. Demonstrates knowledge of the cognitive, physical, behavioral and psychosocial approach to all aspects of dementia by using a sensitive approach to all aspects of resident care. Provides appropriate interventions to maximize the resident s social and ADL functioning. Demonstrates therapeutic conversation and redirection conversation with residents, offering appropriate cues (toilet, snacks and liquids). Encourages residents to participate in daily activity program. Serves residents food as directed, including feeding skills. Knows and complies with all resident rights. Receives and gives report of on-going shifts by oral andor written log. Participates in appropriate recreational activities and hobbies for social and sensory stimulation. Maintains a safe environment within the resident s apartment. Accompanies the resident on walks, community trips, doctor s office visits, bank, etc. May perform light housekeepinglaundry to maintain a clean, neat environment. Delivers a differentiated experience in a friendly, helpful, and courteous manner with resident and family satisfaction as a priority. Effectively communicates with residents, families and friends of resident.

Keyskills :
physician relationshospital managementpatient carehealthcare operationspatient assessment