Resident Care Assistant

CIEL LOWRY LLC • Denver, CO

6d

About The Position

The Resident Care Assistant performs resident care activities and related nonprofessional services that support residents’ personal needs and comfort. Duties include routine personal care, life-enrichment activities, housekeeping, laundry, and meal service, in accordance with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations. The role supports the organization’s mission to provide seniors with comfort, connection, and joy, and promotes residents’ independence and dignity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of English sufficient to read, write, and interpret administrative information.

Nice To Haves

• STNA/CNA certification preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the organization’s mission, vision, goals, and culture.
• Carry out residents’ daily plans of care, provide basic daily living and personal care, and document care appropriately.
• Carry out scheduled daily activities for residents.
• Serve meals and assist residents with meals.
• Know the location of assigned residents within the community.
• Listen and respond to residents’ and staff members’ needs.
• Monitor residents’ general medical condition and report changes to Wellness Leadership.
• Maintain accurate records using computers and/or other documentation in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Inform the Health and Wellness Director or designee about supply and equipment needs.
• Attend all-employee and departmental meetings and scheduled or directed in-service training.
• Complete routine light housekeeping and laundry tasks for the unit, including emptying wastebaskets and cleaning tables after meals; report hazardous conditions to the Health and Wellness Director or designee.
• Complete residents’ personal laundry as assigned.
• Help maintain a calm atmosphere.
• Complete assignments promptly and follow the chain of command when the Health and Wellness Director is not on duty.
• Report unusual resident behavior to Wellness Leadership.
• Learn, understand, and uphold residents’ rights.
• Follow infection-control, standard-precaution, fire, and safety policies, and use good body mechanics.
• Attend community training and maintain current monthly, quarterly, and annual training through the designated Learning Management System.
• Perform other duties as assigned that relate to the success of the community and residents’ care, comfort, and happiness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED