Mercy Retirement and Care Center - Resident Assistant (Assisted Living) - FT/PT Available

Transforming Age•Oakland, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Retirement and Care Center is seeking a Resident Assistant for their Assisted Living facility. This role is available for both full-time and part-time positions. The center has been a leader in senior care for over 150 years, offering assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. They emphasize exceptional, person-centered care to enhance residents' quality of life. Their Culture of Excellence is built on respect, integrity, and a commitment to the well-being of residents and team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where innovation and compassion are key. They offer competitive pay and benefits.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
Minimum of one year experience working with seniors or be a current CNA, preferably in a long term care environment.
Knowledge and experience working with older adults, the aging process and dementia care.
Working knowledge of computers and typing, sufficient enough to be successful with computerized Point of Care and other systems
Effective English verbal and written communication skills.
Current First Aid Training and Certifications (per CA Title 22 regulations).
Background check, drug screen, and other pre-employment screenings (Physical, Fingerprint, TB Test) may be required per state/local guidelines.

Nice To Haves

6 months or more in long term care, home care or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides personal care and services to residents with dementia in accordance with resident needs, individual service plans and the philosophy of supportive and resident centered care.
Helps residents with activities of daily living including personal care, bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom assistance, light housekeeping, and group and individual activities.
Provides meal and activity escort assistance - walking, wheelchair or walker.
Documents care through electronic charting.
Communicates with and responds to residents about their needs.
Assists residents with hair care, oral hygiene, skin care, general grooming, toileting, and mobility in a caring and compassionate manner.
Monitors nourishment, assists with providing meals, meal set-up and between-meal snacks.
Observes and documents, and reports any change in residents' physical or behavioral condition.
Effectively uses computerized system to communicate resident status and to document services provided.
Maintains and ensures that resident living area and furnishings are clean and orderly, by making and/or changing beds, tidying apartment clean and removing laundry for washing.
Reports any equipment or supply needs to the Resident Care Director.
Ensures proper care of equipment and supplies.
Documents any personal supplies used for resident care.
Performs other duties as assigned.