AMVETS Jobs

To provide direct resident care under the supervision of the Director of Nursing in accordance with the philosophy, policies and procedures of the nursing department and Cornerstone Nursing and Rehab Center PRINCIPLE DUTIES Assist with ambulation and range of motion Support a resident who is walking Assist with the use of a walker, cane, wheelchair, and other mechanical aids and supports Transfer resident between bed and wheelchair, bed and stationary chair, wheelchair and stationary chair and wheelchair and toilet or commode, using assistive devices and proper body mechanics Maintain optimum joint functioning for Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) by: Placing flexible joints in functional positions and body parts in proper alignment Assisting the resident to flex joints in as complete a normal range of motion for ADL's as possible Assist residents with basic personal care to the extent necessary Assist with regular bathing, shampoo, and hair care Perineal care Dressing and undressing Oral hygiene Care of dentures Care of nails Shaving Make-up application Move and regularly reposition residents who are lying in bed, using proper body mechanics and turning techniques Encourage and assist residents to be up and as active as possible Assist resident with special care as directed by the Director of Nursing 1 Chart required cares, behaviors, etc. Provide special skin care for the individual with limited mobility Apply support garments and stockings Adjust light and temperature conditions Clean and sanitize bedside equipment Use of elbow and heel protectors Adjust proper direct lighting Decrease glare Answer call lights promptly Assist at meal time Adjust bed heights Provide adequate compensation for visual changes Allow adequate accommodation to light and dark Check diet trays for accuracy Serve trays to residents in rooms Assist residents with set up or eating to the extent needed Remove trays and return residents to their rooms after meals Give after-meal care Make beds, change linens, and tidy rooms Pass fresh water Assist residents in preparing residents for bed Report significant observations to the charge nurse Other duties as assigned by Charge Nurse, DON and/or Administrator May assist with emergencies