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General Purpose It is the responsibility of the cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. He/she is reports to the Dietary supervisor. Essential Duties Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner. Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities. Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides. Ability to prepare special diets accurately. Record food temperatures for the meals. Prepare pureed foods. Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments. Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets. Assist with serving the different meals. Clean cooking area and serving carts. Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses. Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff. Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents....

General Purpose The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis. Essential Duties Evaluate residents to determine physical therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies. Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence. Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides. Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident related activities, following state practice act. Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning. Participates in...

Registered Nurse (RN) General Purpose The primary responsibility of your job position is to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during your tour of duty. Such supervision must be accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the facility and may be required by the Director of Nursing (DON)and or/Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) when applicable, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Essential Duties Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Administrative Functions • Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day-to-day functions of...

General Purpose The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services. The administration of medications shall be in accordance with established nursing standards, the policies, procedures, and practices of this facility, and the requirements of this state. Essential Duties • Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents. • Note and report errors in the administration of medications • Assist in developing and implementing procedures or programs of the facility that seek to determine what medication errors are taking place, when, where, and why they occur, and how they can be prevented. • Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as may...

Dietary Aide General Purpose The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift. He/she reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor. Essential Duties • Must be able to learn food service routine within a short period. • Set up meal trays. • Must strip down returned trays and start washing dishes. • Assist with serving the different meals. • Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift. • Observe the water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles. • Operate dishwasher. • Prepare nourishments and snacks. • Sweep and mop kitchen. • Carry out trash and garbage. • Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner. • To leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and be of assistance when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor. • Clean work surfaces and refrigerators. • Sweep, mop, and maintain floors. • Participate in the...

General Purpose The primary purpose of your job position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors. Essential Duties • Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary. • Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information. • Report all changes in the resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical. • Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative, descriptive manner. • Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur. • Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator. • Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to...

General Purpose The Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Occupational Therapist with resident related activities and direct resident care. Essential Duties Treat residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist. Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements. Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols. Participate in Resident Care conferences and/or Rehabilitation meetings, as needed. Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides. Communicates routinely with the supervising occupational therapist to ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning. Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed. Educate residents, families, and...