QUALIFICATIONS:        Education: Community College Health Care Attendant/Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent experience. Current CPR and First Aid Certification.   Background: Two years or more experience, preferably in a geriatric setting; Excellent communication skills; Empathy for, and understanding of the needs of the elderly.  Personal Requirements: Work as part of a team Capable of adapting to different situations and change  Keen interest in working with seniors  FUNCTIONS: Delivered and received report at the beginning and end of each shift; Receives direction, assignment and evaluation of work from the RPN (charge nurse); Provides care with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, etc., for each resident as assigned according to the individual care plans; Orders supplies from the kitchen as needed and stores supplies upon receipt; Sets-up, delivers and returns meal trays to residents as required, due to illness, injury or special circumstances as approved by the charge nurse; Reports any changes in a residents’ physical, mental or emotional conditions to the RPN (charge nurse) and/or DOC; Answers call bells promptly, and responds to residents needs and requests; Assists in the preparation and serving meals; Notifies shift supervisor in the event of an emergency and assists in implementing emergency interventions as delegated by the charge nurse or DOC; Practices infection control protocol; Reports all resident and staff incidents/accidents immediately to charge nurse and/or DOC; Records on each resident’s check list daily; Reports malfunctioning of equipment, repairs needed, fire hazards to front desk or charge nurse.