•Provides assistance to residents in activities of daily living such as bathing, and bowel care. •Assists residents at meal time including tray set-ups, feeding and supervision of residents. Verifies individual diet guidelines are followed. •Responds to residents call bells. •Monitors residents' food, fiber and fluid intake. •Prepares and distributes resident snacks. •Assists residents with mobilization, range of motion and exercises. •Transfers and positions residents using proper body mechanics and equipment, such as mechanical lifts and transfer belts. •Transports residents to and from in-house activities, such as meals and pastoral events. •Obtains and records resident weight. •Provides incontinent care, basic catheter and ostomy care. Collects specimens such as sputum, urine and stools. •Provides post mortem care. •Communicates with residents, families, team members and health care professionals and/or other departments within the nursing home concerning resident's need

Workplace Essential Skills

• Reading
• Document use
• Writing
• Oral communication
• Working with others
• Thinking skills
• Computer use
• Continuous learning