Resident Assistant Caregiver

Kisco Senior Living•Denver, CO

3d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Assistant Caregiver supports community residents with activities of daily living and delivers quality care that encourages independence while promoting residents’ physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being. The role is in the Assisted Living department at Balfour Central Park in Denver, Colorado. Available shifts are Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday from 6 AM to 11 AM; Friday through Sunday from 2 PM to 10:15 PM; and Wednesday through Saturday from 5 PM to 10 PM. Compensation is $19.50–$22.00 per hour, depending on experience. The caregiver monitors residents’ well-being, assists with personal care and daily activities, responds to emergencies, documents care, and helps keep resident rooms and community spaces maintained. The role also supports resident wellness and social programming, communicates with residents, families, and associates, and contributes to the community’s customer service, events, and sales process. Employment offers are contingent on completing pre-employment requirements, including a drug screen, job-related physical, TB test, and background check; the company covers the cost of these requirements.

Requirements

Bring a smile to work every day.
Be a great team player.
High school education or GED equivalent preferred.
Nursing assistant course recommended.
First Aid and CPR certification, if required.
Meet state training requirements and/or certification requirements.
Basic competency using multiple forms of technology, including Microsoft Office, internet-based applications, and custom applications.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) is desirable.
High school education or GED equivalent is preferred.
A nursing assistant course is recommended.

Responsibilities

Monitor residents’ well-being and promptly report changes in condition to the appropriate associate or department.
Assist with residents’ requests or direct them to an appropriate associate.
Learn residents’ preferences and provide customer service that supports resident satisfaction.
Supervise or assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, ambulation, and other activities of daily living.
Provide companionship and develop strong resident relations.
Respond to emergencies according to policies and procedures.
Help residents use assistive devices, including walkers, wheelchairs, and hearing aids.
Encourage residents’ self-care and independence.
Document care provided and resident status according to documentation standards.
Provide input to care leadership to help keep individual service plans current.
Regularly review the 24 Hour Report and care checklists.
Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy; practice standard precautions, infection control, and safe work practices.
Cover the Customer Service desk in the Care Services lobby when necessary and answer telephone calls according to company standards.
Support, lead, and participate in resident-centered wellness programs.
Resolve resident questions according to policies and procedures.
Greet and direct family members, potential residents, prospects, and other individuals to appropriate community staff.
Assist with community special events and marketing events.
Support residents’ social needs through interaction with staff, family, and other residents, including encouraging participation in wellness programming.
Assist with upkeep of community common areas and residents’ rooms, including making beds, taking out trash, and washing dishes.
Assist with resident laundry as assigned.
Support open and honest communication among associates and work collaboratively within the department and across the community.
Maintain personal appearance and grooming standards, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag.
Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies.
Ensure regulatory compliance and promptly report issues or concerns to a supervisor.
Support continuous improvement and follow regulations, laws, company standards, and the Associate Handbook.
Understand and support the community sales process.
Perform other related duties as required.