Resident Care Assistant - PRN

Dallas, TX

About the position

We are seeking Resident Care Assistants (RCAs) to join our community committed to delivering outstanding care to our residents. As a RCA, you will play an important role in providing physical and emotional support and assistance for activities of daily living (A.D.L.s) to promote the greatest functional level possible for the residents. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular rounds to ensure the physical comfort, safety, and cleanliness of residents.
• Provide high-quality care and assistance, including bathing, feeding, oral care, dressing, and mobility support.
• Perform various cleaning and sanitation tasks promptly and efficiently.
• Accurately document Activities for Daily Living (ADLs) and other relevant information.
• Assist with activities.
• Handle linen changes and distribute clean towels throughout the shift.
• Accurately performs I&O checks, vital signs and weight; performs sugar and acetone urine testing, specimen collection and post-mortem care.
• Safely lift and reposition residents as required.
• Intervene professionally in resident disputes or disruptive behavior, reporting incidents to the charge nurse.
• Perform other tasks in support of your team including: staff nursing station and answer phones as needed; assist in dining room with meal serving and feeding as needed; and work schedules, assignments and units as requested.

Requirements

• CPR/First Aid certified
• High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) plus a minimum of 1 year prior experience as a nursing assistant or other equivalent training
• Prior experience in customer service.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job including bending, stooping, twisting, turning, reaching, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, climbing, kneeling, walking, and standing over 75% of shift
• Ability to exercise patience, tact, initiative, judgment, and confidentiality (following established guidelines)
• Ability to recognize changes in a resident’s appearance, attitude, and condition
• Demonstrate a commitment to Christian principles in alignment with Buckner's mission, vision, and values.