Caregiver - All Shifts

Grace Management•Venice, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver, also referred to as the Resident Care Assistant (RCA), provides physical and psychosocial care to residents while promoting dignity, choice, and individuality. The role works with assigned residents and other wellness department associates in a supportive, resident-centered community. The RCA reports to the shift supervisor and Wellness Director. This part-time position has openings across three shifts: 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. Pay is $18.00 per hour, based on experience. The posting lists benefits for full-time employees; it does not specify benefits for this part-time role.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
Satisfactory completion of the company Resident Assistant skills competency checklist.
Must be in good physical health and free of communicable diseases.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds; lifting, bending, and pushing a medication cart around the residence are required.
Completion of drug testing and a criminal background check upon hire and upon a supervisor’s request.

Nice To Haves

Experience in assisted living is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide necessary care and services to assigned residents and assist other wellness department associates as needed.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, toileting, eating, and ambulation or mobility.
Maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with residents and families.
Immediately report suspected or witnessed verbal, mental, or physical abuse to licensed staff.
Use safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility.
Wash residents’ laundry as needed.
Follow infection-control procedures, CDC Standard Precautions, OSHA’s bloodborne pathogens standard, hazardous communication rules, and other safety rules.
Document services provided on company forms.
Operate designated medical equipment, copy, scan, fax machines, and telephone.
Escort residents and coordinate internal transportation needs.
Assist residents with personal correspondence or telephone use when requested.
Observe and report changes in residents’ physical condition or cognitive and emotional status to the Wellness Director or supervisor.
Conduct room checks and resident rounds and monitor for environmental safety hazards.
Respond promptly and calmly to emergencies and immediately report them to the supervisor.
Use tactful, diplomatic communication in sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
Follow up with appropriate staff, residents, or others regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns.
Participate in and support the resident-centered activities program.
Care for sensory enhancement devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids.
Complete housekeeping tasks, including bed-making, linen changes, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning bathrooms.
Serve as an ambassador and public-relations representative to guests and off-campus visitors.
Copy special paperwork or forms.
Assist with dining tasks, including escorting residents, setting up and cleaning tables, serving meals, and bussing tables.
Demonstrate appreciation for residents’ heritage, values, and wisdom, and understanding of the aging process.
Collaborate with associates in other departments to ensure necessary care and services are provided.
Participate in assigned projects or committees and attend staff meetings and mandatory in-services.
Perform related duties as assigned.