A Care Associate is responsible for providing quality lifestyle care for residents of a Dayton Lake group home and supportive services to the Host Family. This care includes delegated nursing care, which has been assigned by the Site Director, as well as various homemaker services. Prior to accepting client assignments both you and our site RN must be satisfied that you understand and are skilled in each delegated service that you will provide.
Educational Requirements: None
Licensure: Certified Nursing Assistant Registration or equivalent experience is preferred.
Reports To: Site Director
Manages: None
Physical Health: Must be free of communicable diseases. Must be able to safely transfer residents.
Language Skills: Read, write and speak English.
Criminal background check is mandatory.
Delegated tasks may include:
A. Assisting with medication self-administration and medication administration;Other services may include but are not limited to:
A. Emotional and cognitive support;
B. Spiritual
support including prayer and encouragement;
C. Communication
with clients and their significant contacts;
D. Host
Family / Site support such as:
Listening to the same stories a dozen times and laughing every time;
Smiling often;
Laughing heartily;
Et Cetera as observed and needed.
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Updated 8/10