Personal Sitter - Frenchburg, United States - Edgewood Estates

Description

Job Summary

To be aconstant companion to monitor resident assigned to you and when they leavetheir room be in direct line of sight.

Qualifications:

• Must be atleast 16 years old, have reliable transportation and schedule flexibility towork evenings and weekends if needed

Duties andResponsibilities:

• Always monitor the whereabouts of assignedresident during your shift
• When resident exits their room, youare to go with them to their desired destination (i.e. Walk about facility, attend activities,dining room for meals, etc.)
• If resident tries to touch another resident,you are to intervene immediately by redirecting them or the other resident awayfrom the situation
• If resident is in their room, you areto be in the chair directly across the hall, having direct supervision of theresident
• If they want to close the door totheir room, you are to open it and check on the resident every 15 minutes
• You will be relieved forbreaks/lunch
• You can not leave until someone isthere to take your place
• If you need a bathroom break, thenyou can ask another employee that is in the hallway or at nurses' station totake your place while away
• When family comes to visit, and theywant privacy they can shut the door to the room
• If the family would like to walkaround the facility with the resident, you must be within eyesight of theresident
• At no time are you to provide direct1-1 care unless you are certified as a nursing assistant or a nurse

Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and civil rights, it is the policy of [Facility Name] to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the facility Administrator at