Certified Caregiver - All Shifts

Grace Management•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The Resident Care Assistant (RCA) provides physical and psychosocial care to residents in a manner that promotes dignity, choice, and individuality. The role works collaboratively with peers and other wellness department team members, provides assistance with activities of daily living, observes and reports changes in residents’ condition, and helps maintain a safe and supportive living environment. The RCA reports to the shift supervisor and the Wellness Director. The position is offered full-time and part-time, with first, second, and third shifts available. Pay is up to $19.00 per hour, and the posting states that candidates must be certified in all three levels. Full-time benefits are listed in the benefits section.

Requirements

Must be certified in all three levels, as stated in the posting.
Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
Certification by a state-approved program, if required.
Satisfactory completion of the company Resident Assistant skills competency checklist.
Be in good physical health and free of communicable diseases.
Ability to lift 40 pounds; lifting, bending, and pushing a medication cart around the residence are required.
Complete drug testing and criminal background checks upon hire and upon supervisor request.

Nice To Haves

Experience in assisted living is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide necessary care and services to assigned residents and assist other wellness department associates as needed.
Work collaboratively with peers and other team members.
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 and safety procedures, including applicable CDC Standard Precautions and OSHA bloodborne-pathogen requirements.
Document services provided on company forms.
Operate designated medical equipment, copy, scan, and fax machines, and telephones.
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.
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 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 such as making beds, changing linens, 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, 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 projects or committees as assigned and perform related duties as assigned.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and mandatory in-services.