Synopsis

The primary purpose of this position is to a variety of duties to provide care and comfort for assisted living residents. Responsible for client safety and own personal safety on a continual basis by adhering to the company policies and procedures including but not limited to the Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice, Client Rights and Client Care Policies and Procedures. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Training for standard precautions, fire safety, first aid and choking, and medication administration and management shall be approved by the department or designee and shall be provided by trainers approved by the department or designee. Approvals for training plans and trainers for standard precautions, fire safety, first aid and choking, and medication administration and management
• All employees who may be occupationally exposed to blood, body fluids or other moist body substances, including mucous membranes, non-intact skin, secretions, and excretions except sweat, whether or not they contain visible blood shall successfully complete training in standard precautions before the employee assumes any responsibilities that may expose the employee to such material
• Within 90 days after starting employment, all employees shall successfully complete training in fire safety
• Within 90 days after starting employment, all employees shall successfully complete training in first aid and procedures to alleviate choking
• Any employee who manages, administers or assists residents with prescribed or over-the-counter medications shall complete training in medication administration and management prior to assuming these job duties
• Cont. in Job Description

How to Apply

Equal Opportunity Employer

Richland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.