Resident Care Aide

CommonSpirit Health•Sacramento, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Care Aide is a member of the resident care team and provides day-to-day care in accordance with the organization’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. The role supports residents’ well-being and comfort and may include other resident care or departmental duties as indicated by unit-specific standards. The aide works collaboratively with team members and communicates with residents, families, visitors, and community care agencies.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) - CPR upon hire.
Compassionate and caring demeanor.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with residents and their families.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in direct resident care in a senior living or long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

Receive reports from the previous shift and organize shift assignments.
Assist residents with toileting, dressing, skin care, bathroom needs, weights, bed making, and tidying their units.
Assist 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 to the Resident Services Manager, Director, and/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 resident care.
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 team members.