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 frequently required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. The ability to verbally communicate with residents, staff and general public in a manner that is understandable, must be honest, dependable and exhibit a warm, cheerful, caring manner. Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Will need to continuously stand and walk, squat, bend to floor, reach, twist, sit and potentially remain in uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time. Must have eye/hand coordination sufficient to assist residents with ADL’s, transfers, and ambulation. Must be able to clearly speak. Must deal calmly with multiple tasks, noises, and interruptions on a continuous basis. Must be able to hear normal sounds and voice patterns with constant background noise.
Must be able to receive and follow verbal instructions. Must be able to respond to audible emergency signals, alarms, call lights and telephones. Must be able to smell smoke, spoiled food, incontinent residents, etc. Must be able to identify a resident within a reasonable distance (20 feet). Ability to identify colors for warning lights, signs and labels. Must be able to read regular/small size print.
Must be able to remember multiple assignments over an extended period. Must be able to remember specific requests, ideas and concepts and relate them as necessary. Must be able to concentrate on details during constant interruptions.
During emergencies and without the use of elevators, the employee must be able to report to assigned area within multi-floored facility and physically assist in resident transfers and evacuations.