Care Companion CMT
Location: Webster Groves Missouri
Description: Lutheran Senior Services is employing Care Companion CMT right now, this vacancy will be placed in Missouri. More details about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Summary
A Resident care is the primary role of the Care Companion and the scope of the care is determined by the certification required for the role. The Care Companion is the resident’s closest support! er in the household. In addition to resident care, other household responsibilities may include participation in: meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, and social interaction through planned and unplanned activities. The combination of responsibilities for the role is determined by the level of care, the size and physical layout of the household, and the extent to which meals are prepared.
A Care Companion, serving in a household, upholds the philosophy, vision, and core values of the organization and ensures the Christian Mission of Lutheran Senior Services is realized so that “Older Adults Live Life to the Fullestâ€.
Scope of Practice
CMT - Practice within the scope of certification and by state and federal regulations and in accordance with the standards as defined in the currently recognized state Certified Medication Technician Training Manual. Practice in accordance with the LSS clinical and administrative policies and procedures.
! Responsibilities
The combination of activities for the rol! e is determined by the level of care, the size and physical layout of the household and the extent to which meals are prepared. A universal role includes all of the responsibilities. For example, a universal role includes: resident care, meal preparation and delivery, housekeeping, laundry and activities. A versatile role will include resident care and one or more additional responsibility. An example of a versatile role would include resident care and housekeeping. The following is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, but is a representative summary of the major responsibilities performed.
1. Resident Care
- Provides medical and physical care, in accordance with their scope of practice (CMT), to the residents to meet their daily needs.
- Passes medication within scope of practice and meeting the preferences of the resident.
- Handles the resident’s personal care needs and support in a timely manner. Helps the resident keep their d! ignity by letting them do as much for themselves as possible.
- Observes the residents closely and identifies changing needs and conditions. Reports information to the nursing staff.
- Actively participates in the resident’s care/service plan for the purpose of improving the life of the resident.
- Creates and maintains meaningful relationships with residents and families.
- Supports the resident’s involvement in decision making regarding their daily activities.
- Assists with therapies and treatments under the direction of licensed personnel.
- Helps plans weekly menus with residents working with Dining Services. Prepares and serves meals with the assistance of Dining Services staff as needed.
- Follows safety and health regulations, guidelines and standards in the preparation and storage of food. Keeps cooking equipment and surfaces clean and sanitary.
- ! Assists with taking inventory of, storing and ordering household grocer! y supplies.
- Participates in cooking activities that meets the interests of residents and involves residents when appropriate in a safe manner.
- Engages residents in conversation while partaking in household meals during work time to provide enjoyment for the residents and build meaningful relationships.
- Maintains clean and sanitary spaces in the household including residences and common spaces.
- Helps take care of the household environment including pets, plants and outdoor spaces.
- Complies with all regulatory sanitation requirements.
- Takes precautions to prevent transmission of disease through contamination.
- Assists the resident who wants to do all or some part of their laundry.
- Works with the team to provide planned activities and seeks opportunities throughout the day to provide spontaneous activities that meet the in! terests of the residents and the household.
- Asks residents and family members about the resident’s preferences for types of activities and experiences and makes those types of activities available.
- Participates in celebrations and traditions with resident and family members.
- Participates in and may lead daily learning circles with residents and staff to determine daily desires and preferences.
- Helps new residents and families make adjustments to household living.
- Participates in self scheduling.
1. Makes the household become home to the resident allowing them to have a voice in their choices.
2. Helps make the household a healthy and happy place.
3. Treats residents as you would a valued family member with kindness and respect.
4. Ability to be open-minded and flexible in meeting the ne! eds and desires of the resident and their family.
5. A desire to le! arn about the residents by observing their behavior and listening to them.
6. A willingness to take an active role in shaping household life rather than waiting to be told what to do.
7. A desire to solve problems using common sense and creativity and seeking help when needed.
8. A desire to have a voice in the care and concerns of the resident.
9. A desire to be a good team member and show respect for other team members.
10. Participates in training on solving conflicts and works to solve conflicts.
11. Discusses concerns about a resident in private with appropriate people, for exampleâ€"the household team, resident’s family, etc.
12. Thinks of new ideas and fun activities that will interest the residents.
13. Is sensitive to residents with dementia and tries to find ways to connect with them
14. Helps the resident to be as independent as possible and gives them opportunities to help with simple food preparation (when appropriate), lau! ndry, simple housekeeping such as dusting or any other activity which they show an interest in.
Background and Qualifications
1. A desire to be part of the “Person Centered Care†household team with an understanding of the responsibilities and expectations for the role.
2. Current CMT certification.
3. Background check with no disqualifying offenses.
4. ServSafe Food Handling Certification or Illinois Food Service Sanitation Code Certification will provide if needed.
Physical Activities and Demands
The physical activities and demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tool! s, or controls; and talk to hear. The employee frequently is required t! o sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell.
The employee must have the ability to walk continuously; push 250lbs, generating 50lbs of push force simulating pushing a shower chair; push a wheelchair with a load of 200lbs; transfer a 50lbs load from a wheelchair to a surface at the same height; reach to a height of 72 inches; lift/carry 50lbs and push/pull 45lbs.
Working Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A well lighted and ventilated working area that has its own temperature control system (air conditioning and heat).
Is subject to emotionally upset residents, or family members.
Is ! willing to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Is subject to exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B virus within guidelines of standard precautions.
Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided as needed.
Needs to practice good kitchen safety within guidelines of standard precautions.
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This vacancy starts available on: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:04:34 GMT