Resident Assistant Saturday (NOC Shift) & Wednesday (PM)

Hignell Inc•Chico, CA

7d•$18 - $21

About The Position

The Resident Assistant/Caregiver provides direct personal care and supervision to facility residents. The role promotes residents’ well-being and satisfaction by supporting activities of daily living and completing daily housekeeping duties, including making beds, emptying trash, and picking up and straightening rooms. The Resident Assistant communicates with other departments to help ensure resident needs are met. The required schedule is Saturday from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. (NOC shift) and Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Education, training, skills, and experience necessary to carry out assignments.
At least one year of previous caregiving experience.
Current First Aid certification.
Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate clearly and effectively.
Demonstrated skill in correct grammar, spelling, and English usage.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers, the administrative team, and residents.
Physical ability to perform the duties, including assisting with resident mobility and transfers.
Positive attitude and ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members, and health professionals.
At least 18 years of age and able to pass a background and health screening test.

Nice To Haves

Additional education and/or training in the field.
Caregiving experience in the geriatric realm.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living according to facility protocols, licensing regulations, and safety guidelines.
Perform residents’ daily housekeeping duties, including making beds, emptying trash, and picking up and straightening rooms.
Follow the resident assistant duty schedule and each resident’s individual plan of care.
Work as part of a team and assist coworkers when needed.
Monitor residents’ activity, food intake, functional status, and psychosocial status, and take action as required to promote their well-being.
Report status changes immediately to the supervisor.
Respond immediately to resident crises by following universal precautions, internal protocols, and basic first aid training.
Document resident status changes, including physical changes, medication reactions, and psychosocial status changes.
Follow facility safety guidelines, including proper lifting techniques and universal precautions when providing care.
Promote open communication among health care professionals, families, residents, and staff.
Adhere to employee handbook guidelines, including dress code, conduct, and scheduling.
Ask for assistance and report to the supervisor or administrator if assigned duties cannot all be completed.
Maintain regular attendance.