Resident Care Assistant
About The Position
The Resident Care Assistant performs resident services tasks assigned by the Resident Care Director, providing timely, efficient, and customer-focused care in support of resident and family satisfaction. The role helps ensure that the community’s services are implemented to a high standard and in accordance with each resident’s Service Plan and Resident Rights. The position involves assisting residents with activities of daily living and medication reminders (not administering medication), observing and documenting changes in residents’ conditions, responding to needs and requests, and maintaining a clean, safe, and professional environment. Responsibilities may also include housekeeping and dining room duties, on-call emergency availability, and other tasks or special assignments delegated by the Resident Care Director.
Requirements
- Current nursing assistant certification, or successful completion of a certified home health aide or homemaker/personal care homemaker training program.
- High school diploma or GED; alternatively, one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Successfully complete HallKeen Assisted Living Communities, LLC’s Medication Training.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to follow detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to work various schedules and shifts as needed.
- Neat, clean appearance in accordance with the dress code.
- Demonstrated service orientation, communication, listening, teamwork, tact, confidentiality, honesty, adaptability, and ability to manage changing tasks and customer needs.
- Physically able to move at least 50 pounds without assistance, bend, reach, work in small areas, push and pull equipment and furnishings, and stand for long periods.
Responsibilities
- Provide activities of daily living assistance according to each resident’s Service Plan.
- Give medication reminders in accordance with state regulations; do not administer medication.
- Understand and comply with Resident Rights.
- Prioritize and respond to resident needs and requests as they change.
- Inform the supervisor of changes in residents’ conditions or needs, document observations, and communicate changes to other staff.
- Provide personal services to residents professionally and efficiently.
- Assist relatives, visitors, and guests as needed.
- Maintain a positive, calm, and professional environment and promote teamwork.
- Follow OSHA regulations and safety procedures when bending, lifting, and using equipment.
- Keep the assisted living area clean and odor-free.
- Immediately report personal accidents and work-related injuries.
- Use company supplies, materials, tools, and resources efficiently and help minimize energy usage.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding residents, staff, and the community.
- Work assigned hours with regular, punctual attendance and be available for on-call emergency situations.
- Complete special projects or assignments delegated by the Resident Care Director and perform other duties as assigned.
- Assist other staff when necessary; responsibilities may also include housekeeping and dining room duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
