Resident Care Assistant (EVENING SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp•Mystic, CT

3d•$19 - $25•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 position supports Masonicare’s Mission, Vision, and Values and provides person-centered care grounded in dignity, respect, compassion, coordinated support, and personalized treatment. The role also assists residents with instrumental daily activities, medication self-administration through cueing only, health monitoring, dining, and resident-centered activities. The assistant documents care and resident-related events, responds appropriately to emergencies, advocates for residents, collaborates with colleagues, and completes other duties as required.

Requirements

Post-high-school vocational or specialized training.
Current State of Connecticut CNA certificate.
Valid Connecticut driver’s license.
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.
Maintain certifications required for employment.

Nice To Haves

One year of CNA experience preferred.
CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with bathing, dressing and undressing, ambulating, toileting, meals and nourishment, personal hygiene, transfers using proper body mechanics and assistive devices, and care of eyeglasses and hearing aids.
Assist with instrumental activities of daily living, including telephone calls, light housekeeping, laundry, escorting and coordinating internal transportation, and 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 licensed nurses as needed.
Conduct resident room checks and rounds, monitor environmental safety hazards, and record incidents, errors, accidents, and resident-related events.
Assist with dining tasks, including escorting residents, meal setup and cleanup, and serving meals.
Participate in and support the resident-centered activity program.
Respond appropriately to emergency or disaster situations.
Advocate for residents and follow confidentiality policies.
Plan and complete duties with minimal direction, work collaboratively with colleagues, and communicate tactfully in sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
Follow up with appropriate staff, residents, or others regarding complaints, problems, and concerns; act as an ambassador to guests and off-campus visitors.
Maintain certifications required for employment.
Complete required written documentation concerning resident care and activities during the shift.
Demonstrate appreciation for residents’ heritage, values, and wisdom and understanding of the aging process.
Attend and participate in staff, educational, and committee meetings; assist with quality assurance programs and orientation and training of new staff.
Perform other duties as required.