Anna Wright

• Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
• Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
• Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
• Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
• Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

. Ensures Core Values and Code of Conduct are adhered to at all times.

. Ensures compliance with Resident Rights and HIPAA policies at all times.

. Assumes specific community management responsibilities as assigned by the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director.

. Maintains knowledge of current assisted living regulations. In conjunction with the Wellness Director, ensures compliance with community policies/procedures, pharmacy policies/procedures, and state and federal agency regulations.

. Actively protects resident and staff safety by recognizing, reporting and taking immediate action to minimize risk of accident or injury. Reports incidents according to community policy and state and federal laws.

. Assists Wellness Director to assure all infection control guidelines are met and appropriate tracking and surveillance procedures are followed according to community and state requirements.

. Participates in staff meetings and continuing education in-services.

. Maintains valid licenses/certifications as required by state and/or federal regulatory bodies.

. Participates in the recruitment, hiring, training and on-going education of Wellness staff. Participates in evaluations and coaching of Wellness staff as assigned.

. Assures medication associate training and monitoring meets regulatory requirements and community quality standards.

. Assists Wellness Director in coordinating appropriate community-wide Wellness staffing levels to meet program and clinical needs and regulatory requirements.

. Supervises and directs the clinical care provided by the Wellness staff and assists the Wellness Director in supervision of nurses. Monitors quality of Wellness delivery, ensures that service/care plans are available to appropriate staff and ensures that residents receive the services specified in their plans.

. Participates in Wellness team meetings to review residents' care needs and create appropriate service/care plans based on changes in resident care needs.

. Completes routine physical assessments and assessments for new or returning residents as assigned.

. Communicates information from the service/care plans to the Wellness and licensed nursing staff and ensures that the service/care plans are followed.

. Maintains open communication with residents, physicians and responsible parties to ensure optimal provision of care to residents.

. Provides social and emotional support to residents and families.

. Collaborates with other community departments and contracted providers to promote optimal resident health and well-being.

. Recognizes actual or potential resident abuse behaviors, and responds immediately to maintain resident safety. Ensures accurate and timely reporting of incidents according to community policy and state law.

. Responds promptly to and appropriately to resident emergencies.

. Exercises functional supervision over all Wellness department staff in the absence of the

Wellness Director.

. Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the community/community.

. Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.

. subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.

. Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate.

. subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB, COVID19 and the AIDS and Hepatitis viruses.

. May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Physical Demands and Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices) o Must be able to move frequently throughout the workday.

. perform physical tasks and ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

. able to function independently, have personal integrity, flexibility and the ability to work effectively with residents, employees, visitors and support agencies. .able to relate and work with the disabled, ill, elderly, emotionally upset and at times, hostile people within the community.

• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
• Maximized patient safety, employed interventions and interacted with patient to increase engagement and redirect behavior.
• Supported needs of residents under long-term care.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
• Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
• Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
• Communicated and documented pertinent observations and information to maintain complete and accurate record of care given to patient.
• Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease.
• Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
• Maintained knowledge and skills necessary to meet developmental needs of patients and recognized need for continuing development.
• Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
• Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.