Tenant Associate - Ellen Kennedy Living Center - Dyersville - Part Time - Days - $15.35/hr. Starting Wage

Responsible for assisting tenants who are functionally, physically, and/or socially impaired and may need continual oversight.  The Associate’s role is to assist tenant’s with those activities of daily living that they are unable to perform without some form of assist, fostering at all times the tenant’s independence and freedom of choice.  In addition, assists with tenant activity programs, administers medications, serving their meals, cleaning and laundry tasks, light baking/continental breakfast set up, and assistance with state regulated activities, such as fire drills. All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision, and philosophy of Mercy Medical Center, as well as, the philosophy of assisted living adopted by the Ellen Kennedy Living Center.

Customers include:  tenants, families/visitors, physicians, physician assistants, nurse and nurse practitioners, case managers, representatives of third party payers, representatives of referring agencies, interdepartmental and intradepartmental staff, vendors, and volunteer.

High School Diploma strongly preferred. Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter. Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) is required with recertification every year. Must have a valid state driver's license. Must be 18 years old as required by State regulations.