POSITION SUMMARY
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The Health Care Aide provides direct client care and environmental support within established standards of care, policies and procedures. The Health Care Aide functions in meeting the special and changing needs of clients and assisting them in reaching and maintaining optimum health and independence within the limits of their abilities under the direction of the team leader.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Overview:
Assist clients in activities of daily living, striving to maintain self-respect, dignity, and independence of clients by encouraging and allowing clients to care for themselves within the limits of their abilities as described in the client’s record. Integrate the resident Bill of Rights (Long Term Care) into care. Follow individualized clients’ care plan, provide feedback to improve care and communicate/report client changes to the team leader. Document care according to policy Docu...