ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  Responsible for performing and documenting all duties assigned by the RN Case Manager. Observes records and reports the client’s care, symptoms, emotional and physical status.

 Provides caring, compassionate support to client, family members and/or caregivers. In addition, provides personal care including bathing, back rubs, oral hygiene, hair care, skin care, assisting client with dressing and undressing and assisting the patient with toileting activities.

 Processes client’s laundry, as appropriate, changing bed linen and keeping client’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate.

 Plans and prepares nutritious meals and assists in feeding the client, if necessary.

 Takes vital signs when ordered.

 Assists in ambulation and transfers as appropriate to plan of care.

 Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extension of therapy service as ordered.

 Meets safety needs of clients and uses equipment safely and properly.