Resident Care Aide

CommonSpirit Health•Sacramento, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Care Aide is a member of the resident care team at Mercy McMahon Terrace, an assisted and independent living community in East Sacramento. The role provides day-to-day care in accordance with the organization’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures, supporting residents’ well-being, comfort, and daily needs. The aide may also assist with other resident care or departmental duties as indicated by unit-specific standards. The position includes helping residents with toileting, dressing, skin care, weights, meals, and other daily activities; keeping resident units tidy; monitoring residents with temporary illnesses; responding to emergency call signals; documenting care and changes in residents’ conditions; and assisting visitors, relatives, and community care agencies. The aide works collaboratively with other team members and departments.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (CPR) upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in direct resident care within a senior living or long-term care setting.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
A compassionate and caring demeanor.

Responsibilities

Receive reports from the previous shift and organize shift assignments.
Assist residents with toileting, dressing, skin care, bathroom help, and weights.
Make beds and tidy resident units.
Assist residents with eating, unit trays, and nourishments.
Assist residents who regularly or intermittently need to use the toilet at night.
Care for, clean, and replace resident laundry, facility supplies, equipment, and appliances.
Monitor residents remaining in their units due to temporary illnesses and ensure meal trays are delivered to them.
Observe, report, and document changes in residents’ conditions to the Resident Services Manager and/or Director or LVN on duty.
Answer emergency call signals.
Chart in individual Resident Care Charts when appropriate and complete incident reports when applicable.
Inform the manager of charges for medical supplies given to residents.
Assist community agencies, such as Hospice and Home Care, in providing care to residents.
Assist relatives, visitors, and guests, and direct requests or concerns to the appropriate person.
Maintain positive working relationships with other departments and interact supportively and collaboratively with MMT team members.
Assist with other resident care or departmental duties as indicated by unit-specific structure standards.