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Responsibilities • Assist residents with centrally stored medications in accordance with physician orders, resident care plans, facility protocols, and California licensing regulations• Accurately document medication assistance on Medication Administration Records (MARs)• Observe residents for medication side effects, adverse reactions, or changes in condition and report concerns immediately to a supervisor • Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and transfers as needed• Follow all safety guidelines, including proper lifting techniques and universal precautions• Follow assigned schedules of duties and individual resident care plans, including scheduled activities• Function as a team member and assist coworkers as needed• Monitor resident activity, food intake, functional status, and psychosocial status, taking appropriate action to promote well-being• Act immediately on resident crises, following facility protocol and First Aid/CPR training• Ask for assistance and report to the Med Room Coordinator or Assisted Living Director if assigned duties cannot be completed• Promote open communication between health care professionals, families, residents, and staff• Prepare meals for residents as assigned• Perform required laundry and housekeeping services for residents and the facility as assigned• Complete required in-service training and attend staff meetings• Perform other duties as assigned by the Med Room Coordinator or Assisted Living Director. Assist residents with nighttime activities of daily living, including assisting residents with centrally stored nighttime medications, in compliance with facility protocol and licensing regulations• Follow nighttime schedules of duties and individual resident care plans for nighttime needs• Provide continuous observation and supervision of residents during overnight hours• Monitor resident activity, condition, and psychosocial status during the night and take action to promote safety and well-being • Report any status changes, incidents, or unusual observations immediately to the supervisor• Act immediately on resident emergencies, following protocol and First Aid/CPR training • Assist with shift change communication to ensure continuity of care• Help prepare breakfast meals for residents• Maintain a safe, calm, and orderly environment throughout the overnight shift• Promote open communication between healthcare professionals, families, residents, and staff • Perform any other duties assigned by the direct supervisor or Executive Director MINIMIM QUALIFICATIONS Education:Must 18 years of age or older.