Resident Care Aide (RCA)

Elderwood•Latham, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Elderwood is seeking a compassionate Resident Care Aide (RCA) with a desire to care for our beloved residents. RCA team members will assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing personal care support. This position is responsible for meeting the physical and emotional needs of residents under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse ensuring that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times.

Requirements

Eighteen (18) years of age.
Completion of Resident Care Assistant (RCA) training on Relias.
Score 80% or better on post tests within 21 days from start date.
Completion of 5 days (40hrs) of orientation with the RCA Competency being completed before the staff member works on their own.
Ability to verbally communicate well with residents, families and staff members.
Ability to read and understand task assignments.
Ability to report verbally and provide written documentation as required.
Display of genuine concern for the elderly; a dependable, patient and compassionate attitude towards residents.
Respectful demeanor of residents rights and wishes.
Ability to cooperate and maintain respectful treatment with others.
Sense of responsibility, maturity, diplomacy.
Ability to work well with residents, families and other staff members.
Ability to perform assigned tasks to a high degree of excellence and cleanliness.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with Daily Living Activities as needed that may include meal assistance, grooming, medication management, showering, dressing/undressing, toileting, skin care.
Move and walk quickly and steadily in an emergency situation.
Assist with wheelchair transport of resident(s).
Apply/utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
Respond immediately to residents’ requests.
Assist residents with the following Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), according to their plan of care, Individual needs and care preferences: Bathing, Dressing, Eating, Exercise, Housekeeping, Meal Preparation, Assisting with Medical Supplies/Equipment, Positioning, Grooming, Toileting, Transferring, Personal Emergency Response, Routine Skin Care, Laundering of Clothing.
Notify Supervisor of changes in residents conditions or needs.
Receive report about status of residents from nurse prior to providing care.
Follow plan of care in providing daily living and personal care services for resident.
Inform nurse after providing personal care services and weighing residents and other services or tasks as assigned.
Maintain facility standards for resident care by maintaining knowledge of protecting rights of residents and ensuring that all residents are treated with respect and kindness.
Report to nurse in charge about facility equipment that needs repair, unsafe conditions in room or on the floor, or personal needs of residents.
Complete at least (12) hours of in-service programs annually to reinforce or enrich knowledge of resident needs and care.
Demonstrate respect for personal possessions of residents and helping maintain an orderly and pleasant environment on the floor for staff and residents.
Assist with service in the dining room for all meals as needed. Maintain facility standards for service and customer focus techniques.
Inform nurse responsible for the care of resident and document duties performed as necessary before leaving for break or end of shift.
Attend facility meetings, staff meetings and required or preferred in-services.
Generate and develop ideas which improve the quality of care for residents or increase position productivity and satisfaction.
Perform all position duties according to safety rules and practices required for this position and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents and visitors.
Exhibit the highest level of customer service towards residents, staff and visitors.
Consistently demonstrate the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
Utilize electronic timekeeping system as directed.
Arrive to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled.
Recognize and follow the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.
Follow policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.
Support and abide by Elderwood’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
Abide by Elderwood’s businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.