Resident Care Aide/Med Tech -11p - 7a

Grace Management•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Resident Care Assistant (RCA) provides physical and psychosocial care to residents in a manner that promotes dignity, choice, and individuality. The role supports residents’ daily needs and contributes to a compassionate, resident-centered community. The RCA reports to the shift supervisor and Wellness Director and works collaboratively with peers and other team members. The schedule is 3rd shift, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
Satisfactory completion of the company Resident Assistant skills competency checklist.
Good physical health and freedom from communicable diseases.
Ability to lift 40 pounds; lifting, bending, and pushing a medication cart around the residence are required.
Completion of drug testing and a criminal background check upon hire and upon request of the supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Assisted Living.

Responsibilities

Provide necessary care and services to assigned residents and assist other wellness department associates as needed.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, toileting, eating, and mobility.
Maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with residents and families.
Immediately report suspected or witnessed verbal, mental, or physical abuse to licensed staff.
Use safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility.
Wash residents’ laundry as needed.
Follow infection-control, exposure-prevention, hazardous-communication, and other safety procedures.
Document services on company forms.
Operate designated medical equipment, copy, scan, fax machines, and telephone.
Escort residents and coordinate internal transportation needs.
Assist residents with personal correspondence or telephone use when requested.
Observe and report changes in residents’ physical condition or cognitive and emotional status to the Wellness Director or supervisor.
Conduct room checks and resident rounds, and monitor for environmental safety hazards.
Respond promptly and calmly to emergencies and immediately report them to the supervisor.
Use tactful, diplomatic communication in sensitive situations and follow up with appropriate people regarding complaints, problems, and concerns.
Participate in and support the resident-centered activities program.
Care for residents’ sensory enhancement devices, such as eyeglasses and hearing aids.
Complete housekeeping tasks, including bed-making, linen changes, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning bathrooms.
Act as an ambassador and public relations representative to guests and off-campus visitors.
Copy special paperwork or forms.
Assist with dining tasks, including escorting residents, setting up, cleaning tables, serving meals, and bussing tables.
Collaborate with associates in other departments to ensure necessary care and services are provided.
Participate in assigned projects or committees, attend staff meetings and mandatory in-services, and perform related duties as assigned.