Resident Care Assistant 1

DePaul • City of North Tonawanda, NY

106d • $16 - $16

About The Position

Wheatfield Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Community is hiring a full-time Resident Care Assistant to work the evening shift. Under the general direction of the Supervisor-In-Charge, the Resident Care Assistant provides direct personal care and assistance to residents as needed. Hours for this role are 2pm - 10pm. The pay range for this opportunity is $16.25 - $16.55 per hour.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• CNA, HHA or PCA certification preferred
• One year work experience in a care-giving field desired
• Must be dependable, hardworking and willing to work as part of a team
• Must have the required references and criminal record check
• Must have annual TB screening and Health Assessment completed
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Nice To Haves

• Warmth, understanding and responsiveness to residents and their demands and reactions
• Positive feeling for families and visitors, exercising patience and tact
• Ability to use initiative, judgment and resourcefulness and ability to make decisions

Responsibilities

• Respects and maintains resident confidentiality and demonstrates a positive, caring attitude toward all residents, staff and guests
• Assists residents with bathing, personal care and oral hygiene
• Assists residents with choice of attire and care of clothing
• Reminds residents of meal times and monitors meal attendance
• Makes beds daily and changes bedding and linens weekly or as needed
• Performs rounds on each resident at the beginning and end of each shift
• Documents and reports all concerns to the supervisor; (i.e. changes in behavior, evidence of illness etc.)
• Assists relatives, guests and visitors as needed or requested
• Reminds residents of medication times
• Attends staff meetings and in-services when requested
• Keeps scheduled shifts and plans time off in advance with the supervisor
• Performs housekeeping duties and laundry as scheduled needed or requested
• Inspects building areas and furnishings for wear and defects, completes maintenance requests
• Assists with activity programs as requested
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• 403B Employer Match
• Employee Discount Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees