Resident Assistant (Caregiver) for Memory Care and/or Assisted Living
About The Position
Responsible for providing direct personal assistance and supervision to residents in a Memory Care and/or Assisted Living setting. This includes assisting residents with daily needs such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, walking, and toileting, as well as attending to any personal needs they may be unable to manage themselves. The role encourages residents to participate in their own care to maintain their highest possible functioning level. Responsibilities also include responding to accidents and incidents, communicating changes in resident condition to staff and supervisors, performing laundry and general cleaning, continuous resident monitoring, and occasional housekeeping tasks. Staff will also serve meals, clear dishes, and ensure a staff member is always present in the dining room during mealtimes. In emergencies, staff may need to check on residents in their villas and must be knowledgeable about evacuation plans. A strong emphasis is placed on resident and family satisfaction, teamwork, respecting HIPPA laws, maintaining confidentiality, and understanding all job duties. Staff are reminded that they are working in residents' homes and must be respectful and caring at all times.
Requirements
- High School Diploma Required
- Background Check Required
- Clear TB Test Required
Responsibilities
- Provide direct personal assistance and supervision to residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, walking, and toileting.
- Assist residents with personal needs they are unable to attend to themselves.
- Encourage residents to participate in their care to maintain their highest functioning level.
- Respond immediately to accidents or incidents involving residents and make proper reports.
- Communicate changes in resident condition or unusual circumstances to fellow staff and supervisors.
- Perform laundry and general cleaning duties.
- Conduct continual resident monitoring on a 24-hour basis.
- Perform occasional, non-routine housekeeping tasks.
- Serve residents meals during mealtimes and clear dishes promptly.
- Ensure a staff member is present in the dining room at all times during meals to monitor residents.
- Respond to resident calls for help in villas during emergencies.
- Understand and perform duties during emergency situations, including evacuation plans.
- Be a team player to achieve resident and family satisfaction.
- Respect HIPPA laws and maintain confidentiality.
- Understand all job duties and communicate with supervisor if clarification is needed.
- Be respectful and caring at all times, remembering that residents' homes are the work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
