Tenant Assistant

Job Description

This profile is intended to summarize the position’s general duties and requirements, it is not intended to be inclusive of every possible job assignment. To meet the changing needs of our tenants, job tasks may be added, changed or deleted. Employees may be asked to perform services for tenants based on the service plan that are not listed in this profile.Responsibilities

Provide guidance, verbal cueing, hands on assist and reminders during ADL’s

Serve meals and assist with dining services

Supervise dining room during meals

Assist with clean-up after meals

Provide room care: laundry, making beds, empty garbage, clean bathrooms, stock supplies

Maintain safe and secure environment

Answer emergency call system

Report and record changes in tenant condition and needs on Staffing Note or to Facility Nurse

Encourage tenant to remain as independent as possible

Clean and maintain personal hygiene equipment

Assist with ambulation, moving and transporting tenants including pushing wheelchairs

Participate in education and in-service opportunities

Accompany tenants on outings

Complete tenant safety/status checks

Encourage tenant's participation in socialization and activities

Perform tasks as assigned in individual service plans

Take vital signs as necessary

Follow facility policies and procedures

Orientation of new tenants to suite/community areas

Orientation of new Ra’s, C.N.A.’S, Housekeeping, and Dietary

Answer incoming calls

Greet guests and provide tours

May be required to work mandatory overtimeRequired Skills

Able to speak and write English well

Able to work independently

Demonstrate freedom from communicable diseases/Tuberculosis

Cleared record according to Illinois Abuse Registry

Cleared record according to Illinois State Background Check

Provide physical examination signed by physician

Provide proof of Certification in Pulmonary Resuscitation

Must have the current federally required vaccines or proof of a valid exemption.