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Job Description:\n\n INTRODUCTION Company Overview: BioMatrix is a nationwide, independently-owned infusion pharmacy with decades of experience supporting patients on specialty medication. Our compassionate care team helps patients navigate the often-challenging healthcare environment. We treat our patients like family and get them started on therapy quickly. We work closely with them as well as their family and their healthcare providers throughout the patient journey, staying focused on optimal clinical outcomes. At BioMatrix the heart of our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Access (IDEA) philosophy is the commitment to cultivate a welcoming space where everyone’s contributions are acknowledged and celebrated. Our goal is to draw in, develop, engage, and retain talented, high-performing individuals from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints. We believe that both respecting and embracing diversity enriches the experiences and successes of our patients, employees, and partners. Location: It is anticipated that an incumbent in this role will work on-site at a BioMatrix location in one of the above-listed cities in New York state. Work location is subject to change based on business needs. Travel: 25%-50% annual travel required. Job Description: The Regional Director of Nursing (RDON) coordinates provision of infusion services to maintain compliance by directing professional practices, company policies and procedures, standards of practice, local, state, and federal rules and regulations, and accreditation standards for the assigned services and areas. The RDON will initially focus on New York state with likely, future expansion to other states anticipated. The RDON organizes, plans, implements, and evaluates agency services, programs and activities, with oversight of subcontracted services. Ensures adequate, effective, efficient, and appropriate delivery of services to maintain quality day-to-day care for all clients, which includes the ability to troubleshoot infusion-related problems remotely. The RDON is also responsible for representing BioMatrix infusion nursing with referral sources in a professional and persuasive manner. The primary purpose is to plan, organize, develop, and direct in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations, accreditation standards, and current standards of practice that govern the assigned services and facilities, and may be advised by the Chief Clinical Officer and/or Medical Director, if applicable, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. The Regional Director of Nursing Services is an RN, BSN who has graduated from an accredited school of nursing and is currently licensed to practice in the State of residence. They supervise infusion services regulations and accreditation standards and strives to provide the highest quality of care in their assigned area. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York required.Bachelor of Nursing degree required.Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing or directing registered nurses required.Has an extensive knowledge of current vascular access devices and methods applicable to the services provided by BioMatrix.Knowledge of accreditation standards for infusion nursing and the ability to gain and retain that accreditation.The ability and flexibility to establish, license, and manage multistate nursing service centers, to include home, office, and ambulatory infusion.Experience with contracting for infusion nursing services nationally, both in metropolitan and rural service areas.Knowledge of nursing reimbursement and the ability to manage the reimbursement process.Fluent in CMS nursing standards and HIT nursing requirements.Understands and implements effective nursing training and creates tools to measure competence.Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).Willing to travel for business purposes when necessary to attend meetings, conferences, seminars, etc. QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED Master of Science in related field preferred.Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in home infusion at a multistate-service-level preferred with a minimum of five (5) of those years having been in strategic leadership roles preferredPrior AIC/AIS management, operational oversight, and coordination support experience preferred Current registered nurse infusion certificate (CRNI) preferred.IgNS certification preferred.IVIG and Transplant / Infusion therapy experience preferred. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department. Recruitment, retention, and training of BioMatrix nurses and contracted nurse service organizations.Manage nursing department expenses and budget.Expert knowledge of products and services for nursing.Maintain a reference library of written nursing material (INS, AVA, NHIA, CDC, CMS, state regulations, etc.) that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the patient.Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the nursing service department.Responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with home health nursing agencies and licensed organizations to support our patients, including contracting oversight and support. This includes measuring compliance to current standards of practice in accordance with accreditation requirements.Assist leadership in developing, implementing, and periodically updating the written procedures for new patient admissions and ongoing management of active patients.Ensures collaboration with referral, reimbursement, pharmacy operational teams, as well as, sales to support patient clinical activities related to home infusion care and patient care coordination is met by a member of the nursing team.Practiced continuous training for license.Knowledge of agency policies and procedures.Qualified in developing standards, which ensure safe and therapeutically effective service to patients and families. Has joint responsibility with leadership for seeing that standards are met.Attends pertinent continuing education programs other than routing in-services and shares information with staff.Assist with the development of strategy and implementation of the licensure efforts to broaden our home health licensure footprint and service offerings tied to our infusion pharmacies.Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Nursing Services Department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the company. Develop, maintain, and periodically update the Nursing Service Procedures Manual, and nursing service objectives and philosophies.Assist the Performance Improvement Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other patient services to ensure the continuity of the patients' total regimen.Develop and implement a nursing service organization structure.Connect with and oversee clinical and non-clinical team members in multiple infusion pharmacy locations around the country, as requested by leadership. Develop and implement education programs designed to assist the staff nurse in the progression from novice to expert in the practice of nursing. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and implement recruitment and retention programs for staff.Monitor regulatory agency standards and customer service expectations for the practice of all aspects of nursing.Demonstrated leadership, managerial ability, good interpersonal relationships and the ability to apply sound principles of administration and supervision.Conduct for employee evaluations Per Diem staff and staff coordinators.Demonstrates the clinical knowledge and judgment to utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, provide, supervise and evaluate each patient's nursing care.Provides leadership, direction and guidance to assigned staff.Coordinates and maintains the required training and skills of staff.Implements corrective actions and conducts performance evaluations.Effectively addresses personnel issues in order to promote a productive and healthy work environment.Responsible for appropriate to licensure, education, and experience of staff.Keep abreast of nursing trends via workshops in-service, nursing journals, and seminars.Manage Performance Improvement activities including but not limited to meetings audits and compliance to standards.Maintain employee health files according to Federal, State, Local regulations and accreditation standards.Responsible for nursing contract, letter of agreements, business agreements negotiations, reviewing, executing and signing final contract.Develops a cooperative relationship and communicates effectively and professionally with the physicians.Investigates and reports any problem relating to patient care of conditions which might harm the patent and/or employee.Works with Administrator in identifying budgetary requirements and determining appropriate use of allocations.Monitors equipment for appropriate use and take steps to keep misuse to a minimum.Oversees agency's ongoing Performance Improvement Plan.Responsible for overseeing development of clinical indicators with appropriate monitoring, evaluations, taking action, and reporting results according to agency's PI plan.Provide 24 hour/day, seven days/week on-call coverage.Plans and supervises the home care program.Ensures that patient's plans of care are developed, implemented and evaluated.Reviews patient clinical records for compliance with federal, state, local and agency policies and guidelines.Immediately reports any accident, incident, lost articles, or unusual to the Administrator.Participation in membership in professional societies and organizations.Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.Must have scheduling flexibility and be able to work overtime and on-call coverage.Overnight travel on occasion by car and airplane.Careful attention to detail.Performs related duties as requested.Participates in quality assurance activities and audits as directed. KNOWLEDEGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS Knowledgeable of standards of care -- INS, AVA, Accreditation, CDC, CMS and OSHA requirementsDemonstrated knowledge and proficiency in the principles, procedures and best practices related to this position.Ability to actively communicate, inspire and motivate all levels of staff.Ability to think and act strategically and proactively. Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work.Ability to maintain favorable public relations.Ability to organize and coordinate the work of others.Ability to set priorities and assign work to other professionals.Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills.Excellent group presentation skills.Excellent analytical skill. Communication Skills Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Computer Skills Become and remain proficient is all programs necessary for execution. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT This position could require direct patient contact but is not anticipated to require such.This position requires constant sitting with occasional walking, standing, kneeling or stooping. This position requires the use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects and the ability to reach with hands and arms.This position requires constant talking and hearing.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.This position must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 poundsRequired to move/lift physical hardware. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If needing a reasonable accommodation within the application process, please contact the BioMatrix People & Culture team at or 954.385.7322 x 1425. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. OTHER Will participate in all mandatory training each year.Will consistently behave in compliance with the BioMatrix, LLC’s legal and ethical policies and procedures. Will abide by the policies of BioMatrix, LLC as set forth in the Compliance Manual.Will not participate in any conduct considered to be unethical or illegal. EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES Supports the organization's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: integrity, dedication, compassion, enrichment and enthusiasm, places patients first, is all-in with stacked-hands, and is focused on relentless consistency wins. GENERAL INFORMATION: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate. Incumbents within this position may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure access to the organization's services (may include: visitors, patients, employees, or others). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as

Job Description Nursing Administrator Help Others to ASPIRE HIGHER! The Nursing Administrator is an integral part of the Residential Program’s team which strives to provide opportunities for our adult group home residents with developmental disabilities to pursue enviable lives and increase their independence. When a group of families came together in 1957 to find services for their children with developmental disabilities, ACLD was born. Today, we are a leading not-for-profit agency employing 1200+ staff and providing over 70 program sites in Nassau and Suffolk. ACLD assists children, teens and adults in reaching the highest level of independence with the freedom to ASPIRE HIGHER in their hopes, dreams and accomplishments. We are currently seeking a few exceptional people who have a passion to make a meaningful impact by facilitating the lives of the amazing people we support. Requirements • RN certification, currently licensed by the New York State Department of Education; including all mandated certifications., • The ability to assist with lifting and transferring a person, including supporting another person’s body with their own., • General knowledge of medications and their interactions., • Five years RN experience, one year developmentally disabled experience preferred., • Supervisory experience preferred., • Knowledge of OPWDD regulations. Additional Knowledge, Skills and Ability • Substantial reasoning skills required including the ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete issues simultaneously., • Ability to apply principles of logic or theoretical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems and to identify problems, interpret data and draw conclusions., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to coach, aid counsel, interpret and advise, and the ability to professionally develop and report problems., • Ability to work independently., • Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings/late nights and on call for weekends and recognize and respond to emergency situations., • Supervise the residential nurses in order to ensure that all medical services meet the guidelines as established by OPWDD regulations and ACLD best practices., • Participate in the interviewing, hiring, training and evaluation of all assigned nursing staff., • Design and establish monitoring systems which promote organizational efficiencies, as well as compliance with ACLD policies. These systems should focus on individual health and safety, staff development and training in health management areas., • Participate in the nursing on-call and weekend on-call systems., • Participate and collaborate in clinical team meetings and ensure all recommendations are implemented in a timely manner., • Attend residential nursing meetings, and ensure all trainings/certifications are current., • Obtain and maintain the ability to teach AMAP course curriculum as assigned under the auspices of the Center for Learning., • Conduct site visits as assigned in order to assess compliance with OPWDD regulations and ACLD best practices., • Ensure that all nursing plans of care are current and implemented in a timely manner for all new and existing medical diagnoses., • Participate in internal self-surveys and OPWDD certification surveys of residential programs and act as a liaison between the auditors and residential nurse/manager., • Participate in the development and implementation of all plans of corrective actions and ensure their ongoing regulatory compliance., • Participate and facilitate in the admissions and discharge process., • Ensure proper diet orders are prescribed and are implemented consistently., • Ensure necessary informed consents are in place as per OPWDD regulations., • Ensure coordination of all medical oversight, including but not limited to hospitalizations (admissions and discharges), surgeries and significant medical procedures, including ensuring that proper consents are in place., • Provide direct nursing oversight when vacancies occur in the residential nursing structure., • Maintain collaborative relationships with other ACLD programs and departments to maximize service coordination and integration., • Other duties, as assigned. Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (Flex) 35 Hours

Job Description Residential Operations Specialist ACLD has exceptional high-growth full time opportunities for seasoned Residential Operations Specialist. ACLD1957 to find services for their children with developmental disabilities, ACLD was born. Today, we are a leading not-for-profit agency employing 1200+ staff and providing over 70 program sites in Nassau and Suffolk. ACLD assists children, teens and adults in reaching the highest level of independence with the freedom to ASPIRE HIGHER in their hopes, dreams and accomplishments. We are currently seeking a few exceptional people who have a passion to make a meaningful impact by facilitating the lives of the amazing people we support. As a Residential Operations Specialist, you will act as a support to the Associate Director to ensure that all programs provide services of the highest quality. Ensure that all assigned programs meet all regulatory requirements. Assist in training of residential staff as needed. Ensure that all agency policies, initiatives, and operational performance goals are met. Specifically, as a Residential Operations Specialist you will: • Assist the Residential Associate Director with the day to day operations of all assigned programs, • Complete internal audits of all assigned programs as scheduled., • Review and ensure all staff trainings are in compliance with agency requirements and conduct trainings as assigned., • Assist in the training of all new management level staff to ensure consistency in training and orientation of new managers/supervisors., • Assist in the training of all medical coordination specialists., • Ensure quality services are provided to each individual through person-centered planning and maximize opportunities for integration within the community., • Coordinate with residential management teams to ensure all programs meet departmental standards., • Ensure all clinical records for each person supported are maintained as per regulatory requirements., • Conduct regular reviews of all plans for protective oversight to ensure they are accurate, person-centered and contain all required information., • Conduct regular physical plant inspections of all assigned programs and submit work requests as necessary to address deficiencies., • Ensure all observed drills and overnight checks for assigned programs are completed twice annually., • Ensure coordination of nurse and residential managers and/or medical coordination specialist through the review of weekly nursing coordination forms., • Assist in all residential admissions, transfers, and discharges as assigned., • Conduct regular financial reviews of all assigned programs to ensure all asset limits for people supported are maintained, asset ledgers are reconciled to bank statements, and that all required documentation is uploaded to the shared drives., • Assist in the monitoring of staff allocations in ADP for example transportation and day allocations., • Monitor and address all internal statements of deficiencies and ensure all plans of protective action are submitted in a timely manner., • Act as a liaison ACLD’s Regulatory Affairs to ensure timely and accurate submissions of all Corrective Action Plans., • Ensure that all assigned programs complete special projects as assigned., • Attend staff and/or clinical team meetings as assigned., • Maintain collaborative relationships with other ACLD programs and departments to maximize service coordination and integration. We require: • High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Human Services preferred., • Three years of experience working in the field of human services; one year of experience working with developmentally disabled population., • Two years of management/supervisory experience., • Knowledge of OPWDD regulations and systems preferred, • The ability to obtain (within 180 days of hire) and maintain AMAP (Approved Medication Administration Personnel) Certification., • The ability to obtain (within 180 days of hire), maintain and perform SCIP (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention Certification) which may require bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, lying on the ground and supporting another person's body weight with their own. Staff may be required to attend the SCIP Restrictive course based on program need. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V 4972 Schedule: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Flexible based on Program needs.

Job Description JOB SUMMARY: Is responsible for the planning, executing, directing and evaluating the nursing care given to the patient. The role is defined as the pre-procedure, intra-procedure and the post-procedure period. May have contact with the patient in each phase of the endoscopy experience. The responsibility includes the preparation assembly and organization of the environment, equipment and supplies necessary to perform the activities necessary for the preparation and the recovery of the ambulatory patient. JOB RELATIONSHIPS: Responsible to: Nurse Manager Interrelationships: Must have an effective working relationship with co-workers, members of the medical community, patients, family and the community. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following: · Supervises nursing activities related to patient care and sets standards for accurate reporting and recording of patient’s symptoms, reactions and progress. · Provides input and standards in formulating patient care policy and procedures for the Center. Works with the medical staff to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care. · Assists in maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment. · Serves as a resource in areas of expertise to other staff members. · Participates in the preparation of the patient for their procedure. · Performs the pre-admission assessment. · Provides pre-procedure instructions. · Ascertains that all appropriate data is in the patient’s record prior to admission or immediately following admission and prior to procedure. · Communicates abnormal and/or extensive medical history to the physician as soon as discovered. · Maintains communication with reception areas and procedure rooms to assure efficient movement of patients. · Assists preparation of medications. · Admits the patient in the pre-procedure area and follows the admission protocols. · Checks signed consent prior to beginning case and performs a time out. · At the beginning of the day, checks to see that necessary supplies required by the day’s procedure schedule are available in the procedure rooms. · Prepares patient for procedure by verifying patient identity and scheduled procedure, and assists patient into procedure room. · Helps to relieve patient’s apprehension before and during administration of conscious sedation. · Makes available additional instruments and supplies as requested during the procedure. · Documents and labels specimens clearly and correctly. · Assists in transferring patient to PACU. · Is responsible to assure that supplies for each case are ready for use. · Is responsible for maintaining a safe environment during the procedure. · Assists in cleaning of room after each case. · Assists with post-procedure call to patient and documents call and patient’s responses on patient’s record. · Tasks inventory and restock supplies as needed. · Receives patient from the procedure room, assesses patient’s condition on admission and discharge, and documents on PACU record. · Closely observes and monitors the post-procedure patient by taking vital signs, EKG (if required) and documenting patient’s progress while in PACU. · Administers medications, IV’s and treatments; maintain records regarding dispensing of same; observes patient’s reaction and acts appropriately in the event of adverse reactions. · Performs/assists physicians in other procedures as requested. · Assures patient that he/she is not, and will not be, left alone in the recovery areas. · Provides a summary of post-procedure instructions to patient prior to discharge from the unit. · Makes sure patient has information for follow-up appointment before being discharged. · In an emergency situation, is able to give immediate respiratory assistance or support, including use of AMBU bag, airway tubes; administers CPR; assists with endotracheal tubes and defibrillation, and performs venipuncture. · Knows and maintains CODE Blue/crash cart. · Recognizes and utilizes safety precautions and procedures. · Remains familiar with equipment and supplies, including, location, and upkeep. · Assists in restocking units as needed. · Maintains a comfortable, orderly, clean, safe environment in the recovery areas. · Adhere to all OSHA regulations and participate in annual reviews, attend inservices for employee safety and injury prevention within the workplace INFECTION CONTROL CATEGORY: This job is designated as a Category I job using the OSHA definitions. This means there are tasks that involve exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material. Use of appropriate protective measures are required for any employee engaged in Category I tasks. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: RN with current NY state license Current CPR certification Current ACLS certification (If applicable) Previous Endoscopy experience, one year preferred LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme heat, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Vision insurance Medical specialties: • Gastroenterology, • Perioperative Care Physical setting: • Ambulatory surgery center, • Outpatient Standard shift: • Day shift Supplemental schedule: • Overtime Weekly schedule: • Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: • Huntington, NY 11743: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: • Nursing: 1 year (Preferred), • Endoscopy: 1 year (Preferred), • Ambulatory surgery center: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: • ACLS Certification (Preferred), • RN (Required) Work Location: In person

Set on a 36-acre campus in Commack, NY, the Gurwin Healthcare System includes the 460-bed Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care, memory care, respiratory and ventilator care, palliative and hospice care, social and medic

Job Description Come join this collaborative and innovative team. At Integritus Healthcare you will enjoy WEEKLY pay, generous time off, exceptional health insurance, and the ability to grow in your career. Integritus Healthcare wants you! RCAs start at $16.00 an hour, enroll into a CNA program and rate increases to $18.00 once certified as a CNA. Next, we will pay your way through an LPN program or Associate-level RN program. Essential Job Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Assist residents in dressing and personal hygiene., • Assist CNAs with residents requiring 2-staff transfer except in mechanical transfers., • Make occupied bed., • Assist in obtaining weights., • Provide full or partial bed bath., • Perform incontinent care in bed to residents who can move in bed., • Assist residents who are not on swallowing or aspiration risk with meals., • Pass, set up, and collect trays., • Place belongings within resident’s reach (call light, glasses, TV remote, glasses, etc.), • Answers call bells in a timely manner., • Make unoccupied bed., • Empty commodes and urinals., • Transport residents to the dining room for meals., • Accompanying residents on outside appointments as needed., • Visit with residents providing 1:1 supportive interaction (i.e., read their mail, newspapers, or books to them, transport them for visits outdoors when within residents’ care plan, transport to activities, transport to hairdresser, help to write letters, make telephone calls, etc.), • Assist residents in communication involving technology (zoom, face time, skype, google meet, etc.)., • Assist with monitoring residents to maintain safety providing 1:1 supervision as needed., • Organize, straighten, and clean closets and dressers (i.e., clothes hung neatly on hangers in closet, folded neatly in drawers, trash and soiled laundry removed.), • Ensure personal care items are put away and stocked (check with Team Leaders or Nurse Manager for appropriate stock.), • Gather supplies need for provisions of care, passing out linens., • Pass out drinks to independent residents who are not at risk for impaired swallowing/aspiration, check residents' drinks at bedside and verbally encourage residents to drink., • Report resident’s intake to Team Leaders., • Offer the resident nourishments and/or distribute nourishments from the dietary department., • Check fall precautions: bed monitor, mats, and personal alarms. Check and clean dirty wheelchairs after each meal or after incontinent episode., • Check and clean tub and shower room., • Greet newly admitted residents upon admission, escort to room as necessary, receive paperwork from referring agency, and inform Unit Manager/Charge Nurse of arrival., • Assist with inventory of new admissions., • Assist in arranging for and making appointments for diagnostic therapeutic services., • Direct visitors to residents' rooms, office areas, etc.

Coordinate with residential management teams to ensure all programs meet departmental standards. Ensure coordination of nurse and residential managers and/or medical coordination specialist through the review of weekly nursing coordination forms. Assist in all residential admissions, transfers, and