Resident Care Aide

Mercy Mcmahon Terrace•Sacramento, CA

3d•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 adjacent to Mercy General Hospital in East Sacramento. The aide performs care duties in accordance with the organization’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures, contributing to residents’ well-being and comfort. The role may also involve other resident care or departmental duties as indicated by unit-specific standards. The aide provides day-to-day support to residents, including help with personal care, meals, and unit upkeep. The position involves observing and documenting changes in residents’ conditions, responding to emergency call signals, communicating with managers and clinical staff, and working collaboratively with residents, visitors, community agencies, and other departments.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Prior direct resident care experience in a senior living or long-term care setting.
A compassionate and caring demeanor.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build positive relationships with residents and their families.

Responsibilities

Receive reports from the previous shift and organize shift assignments.
Assist residents with toileting, dressing, skin care, bathroom needs, and weights.
Make beds and tidy resident units.
Assist residents with eating, unit trays, and nourishment.
Provide nighttime toileting assistance to residents who need it regularly or intermittently.
Care for, clean, and replace resident laundry, facility supplies, equipment, and appliances.
Monitor residents in their units who have temporary illnesses and ensure their meals are delivered.
Observe, report, and document resident changes to the Resident Services Manager and/or the 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 about charges for medical supplies provided 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 team members.