RCA Resident Care Assistant (PER DIEM)

Masonicare Corp • Farmington, CT

7h

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, assists residents with activities of daily living and personal care to maximize independence, freedom of choice and quality of life.

Requirements

• Education: Post High School Vocational / Specialized Training
• Experience: On the Job Training
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current State of Connecticut CNA certificate; CPR Certification preferred.
• Read, write and speak English.
• Ability to interact with all types of individuals
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet individual resident care needs
• Ability to read resident care plans, document resident condition and enter data onto appropriate logs/forms or enter information into computer database

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with essential activities of daily living and personal care to residents based on age, needs and abilities of the resident: bathing; dressing and undressing; ambulating; toileting; assistance with meals and nourishment's; personal hygiene (shaving, dental hygiene, nail, hair and foot care); transferring using proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices; and care of ADL devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids
• Provides assistance with instrumental activities of daily living to residents based on age, needs and abilities of the resident: placing and/or receiving telephone calls; performing light housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning bathroom, bed making and bed changes; assisting with laundry; escorting the resident and coordinating internal transportation needs; and assisting with mail delivery and correspondence
• Medication Assistance: assists the resident with self-administration of medications, through cueing only
• Health Maintenance and Monitoring Tasks: observes and reports changes in the residents' physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to ALSA Supervisor or Director of Assisted Living Services, as needed; conducts room checks on resident rounds; monitors for environmental safety hazards; records incidents, errors or accidents; and records resident and resident related events
• Dining: assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escorting residents, set-up and clean-up, serving meals)
• Activity Program: responsible for participating in and supporting the resident centered activity program
• Emergency Preparedness: responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations
• Performs other duties as required.
• is a resident advocate at all times
• follows policy concerning confidentiality
• plans and completes duties with minimal direction from supervisor
• works collaboratively with colleagues
• uses tactful, diplomatic communication in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations
• follows up with appropriate staff, resident or others regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns
• acts as ambassador to guest and other off-campus visitors
• maintains certifications required for employment
• completes required written documentation concerning resident care and activities during shift
• demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process
• attends and participates in staff, educational and committee meetings to update knowledge, techniques, guidelines and regulations
• assists with quality assurance programs
• assists with orientation and training of new staff

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED