Job Summary

The Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services designed to maintain the resident’s physical and emotional well-being for those residents living at Johnson Memorial Assisted Living.  This position assists residents with tasks of daily living as indicated on the Service Agreement, the Medication Administration Record (MAR), and other services as delegated by the RN.

This position will be scheduled rotating shifts: 7:00am-3:30pm, 3:00pm-11:30pm, 11:00pm-11:00am, every other weekend, and rotating holidays.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• n/a

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities

Medication Administration

• Administer medications and give reminders to residents as required according to the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and as delegated by the RN Supervisor.
• Follow policy for administrating medications PRN standing orders.
• Follow policy and procedure for narcotic administration and documentation.
• Follow policy and procedure for medication administration when a resident is leaving the building.
• Follows policy and procedures when receiving new or changed medication orders.
• Reorder medications and supplies weekly, or as needed.
• Understand standard precautions used for infection control and adhere to them.
• Other medication administration duties as assigned by RN Supervisor.

 Personal and direct care to residents

• Assist residents with activities of daily living as indicated on their individual service agreement (including, but not limited to dressing, showering, grooming, toilet assistance and escorting).
• Assist residents with daily room order and light housekeeping.
• Assist residents with personal laundry duties, which may include ironing.
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment.
• Promote independence, not dependence, with residents offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
• Perform routine procedures as delegated by the RN Supervisor.

Documenting and reporting

• Document any changes in residents’ condition in the resident chart and communication log.  Report these changes to the RN Supervisor.
• Completes incident reports according to policy.
• Reports to RN Supervisor any medication changes or any PRN medications that have been administered to a resident.
• Understands procedures regarding assisted living tasks and charting procedures when performing these tasks.
• Recognizing abnormal signs and symptoms, or changes in residents’ condition.
• Documenting duties completed with residents on the service delivery record during each shift.

 Complete essential paperwork

• Filing papers in residents’ charts as needed.
• Signing Medication Administration Records (MAR’s) monthly.
• Reviewing and signing all new residents plan of care/ weekly service record and changes in current residents’ plan of care.
• Reading the communication book and checking employee mailbox before the start of each shift.
• Checking outgoing US mailbox, collecting US mail delivered and distributing US mail and in-house mail to the residents.
• Other documentation as assigned and/ or needed.

 Activity Programming

• Encourage, gather and/ or escort residents to participate in scheduled activity programs.
• Lead activity programs as assigned.
• Socialize with residents and incorporate new ideas and resident suggestions into programming. 

Participate and function effectively as a team member

• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with other Unlicensed Personnel’s, housekeeper, Nursing staff, kitchen staff and other staff. 
• Provide back-up to other staff as needed to ensure 24 hours staffing.
• Communicate information regarding resident’s care needs and changes to the team and families.
• Provide proactive and constructive participation in staff meetings.
• Be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
• Respond appropriately to safety hazards, fire, weather, or emergency situations.
• Follow-through promptly on requested duties.
• Assist kitchen staff at mealtimes with set up, serving and clean up.
• Provide on-the-job training for new associates.

Other

• Support the mission and values of Johnson Memorial Assisted Living.
• Cooperates as a team member in planning and execution in the care plan that is in the best interest of the patient.
• Demonstrates behaviors that align with Johnson Memorial Health Services’ Core Values: Together, Kindness and Trust.

Core Competencies

• Must be mature and emotionally stable using a calm and kind tone of voice.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult or unusual circumstances.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly. 
• Prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Possess skills to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and other customers.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and documentation, including medical terminology, in English.
• Be punctual with a good attendance record.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• Understand how to use, carry and be responsible for the cell phone while on duty.

Education/Experience/Licensure

• High School education/GED or previous work experience
• CNA/ NAR or HHA Certificate preferred.
• Experience in working with older adults.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at times

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

JHMS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, JHMS will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department. JMHS is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.