Description

Valeo Senior was founded on a simple principle: Leave it better than you found it. It is our declaration to build better, live better and do better, and is rooted in everything we do. We believe it's essential that each tribe member embody this principle as our commitment to each other, our residents and the communities we serve. As such, we've developed a proprietary resident ... experience framework, THRIVE, which focuses on the 6 dimensions of whole-person wellness in our programs and services (Thoughtful, Healthful, Recreational, Intellectual, Vital, and Environmental). Valeo Senior is committed to delivering the best resident experience in the industry and our communities are built around the idea that the only thing more important than adding years to your life, is adding life to your years.

Position Summary:

Assist with self-administration of medication and coordinate treatments to residents. Provide direct resident assistance with medication self-administration and assist with activities of daily living and encouraging independence and activity.

Essential Job Functions:

Approach all encounters with residents and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner

Monitor residents' well-being in a general way

Report any changes in the condition of a resident to supervisor immediately

Assist residents with simple requests as needed or find appropriate associate to assist

Look for opportunities to exceed resident expectations and enhance resident satisfaction

Observe residents for any changes in condition and report immediately

Document and reports changes of condition using forms for resident care documentation.

Provide medication set up and assistance

Track all medications and re-order as needed

Perform the following tasks with residents: track vital signs, weight, diabetic testing and/or insulin injection (if state allowed), ambulation, and general activities

Follow all regulatory and Valeo Senior policies regarding the destruction of medications as identified by the physician, pharmacy, or Care Services Director

Assist in documenting and removing medications that are discontinued by the resident's physician

Be familiar with the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms relative to the administration of medications

Work toward maintaining each resident's self-respect, personal dignity, and personal safety

Assist Resident Assistants as needed and whenever primary tasks are completed

Track supplies that are needed and communicate to Care Services Director

Support open and honest communication with and between all associates

Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working

Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies daily

Ensure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediately

Follow Valeo Senior policy and procedures

Comply with Valeo Senior standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient community operations

Perform other duties and tasks as assigned or required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Action Oriented - Enjoying working hard and having energy for the job; seize opportunities

Approachability - Warm, pleasant, and gracious; build rapport well and put others at ease

Caring - Interested in the lives of others; available to listen and ask about the concerns and needs of others

Customer Focus - Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; act with the customer in mind

Functional/Technical Skills - Having the skills and abilities to do the job at a high level of accomplishment

Integrity and Trust - Seen as a direct, truthful individual; keep confidences; admit mistakes

Listening - Practice attentive and active listening

Patience - Try to understand the people and data before making judgments and acting

Peer Relationships - Seen as a team player; cooperative

Problem Solving - uses logic and creativity to solve difficult problems and find effective solutions

Requirements

Education/Experience/Training:

High school graduate. Nursing assistant course (State approved, if required). Must be 21 years of age (or meet state requirements). Must be knowledgeable of pertinent regulations with monitoring and licensing of the residence.

Special Requirements/Certifications:

Nursing Assistant Course (State approved, if required). Have a current First Aid and CPR certification. Have completed the required training, testing and/or certification (according to state) for assisting with medications

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