Resident Care Assistant

Masonicare Corp•Mystic, CT

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, the Resident Care Assistant helps residents with activities of daily living and personal care to maximize independence, freedom of choice, and quality of life. The role requires understanding and supporting Masonicare’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and providing person-centered care with dignity, respect, compassion, coordination, and personalization. The assistant supports residents with personal care, household and instrumental activities, cueing for self-administration of medications, health monitoring, dining, and resident-centered activities. The role also includes responding appropriately to emergencies, documenting care and resident-related events, advocating for residents, communicating and collaborating with colleagues, and assisting with quality assurance, staff orientation, and training.

Requirements

Post-high-school vocational or specialized training.
Current State of Connecticut CNA certificate.
Valid Connecticut driver’s license.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to interact with all types of individuals, handle multiple tasks, and meet individual resident care needs.
Ability to read resident care plans, document resident condition, and enter data on appropriate logs or forms or into a computer database.
Provide person-centered care that affords dignity, respect, and compassion and is coordinated and personalized.

Nice To Haves

One year of CNA experience preferred.
CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living and personal care, including bathing, dressing, ambulating, toileting, meals and nourishment, personal hygiene, transfers, and care of devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids.
Assist residents with instrumental activities of daily living, including telephone calls, light housekeeping, laundry, escorting and coordinating transportation, mail delivery, and correspondence.
Assist residents with self-administration of medications through cueing only.
Observe and report changes in residents’ physical condition and cognitive or emotional status to ALSA Licensed Nurses as needed.
Conduct resident room checks during rounds, monitor for environmental safety hazards, and record incidents, errors, accidents, and resident-related events.
Assist with dining tasks, including escorting residents, setup and cleanup, and serving meals.
Participate in and support the resident-centered activity program.
Respond appropriately to emergency or disaster situations.
Act as a resident advocate; follow confidentiality policy; complete duties with minimal direction; collaborate with colleagues; communicate tactfully in sensitive situations; and follow up on reported concerns.
Serve as an ambassador to guests and off-campus visitors and maintain certifications required for employment.
Complete written documentation concerning resident care and activities during the shift.
Attend and participate in staff, educational, and committee meetings; assist with quality assurance programs; and help orient and train new staff.
Perform other duties as required.