Resident Care Assistant

Trinity Health • Clinton, IA

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About The Position

The Resident Care Assistant provides direct support to residents, referred to as Elders, with daily living activities and mobility. The role supports resident admissions, transfers, and discharges; performs restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed; and follows care plans, safety precautions, and established workplace policies. This is a full-time position working a 12-hour day shift from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Superior customer service skills and professionalism.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to ongoing change and work in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Previous experience working in long-term care or with the geriatric population.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned tasks according to established policies and procedures, supervisor instructions, work assignments, and schedules.
• Support the resident admission, transfer, and discharge process.
• Assist Elders with dental care, feeding, bathing, dressing and undressing, nail care, hair care, and shaving according to their expressed preferences.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, and lifts.
• Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed, provide daily range-of-motion exercises, and record data as instructed.
• Respond promptly to resident calls.
• Follow established safety precautions, including precautions related to exposure to body fluids, lifting and transferring, and use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
• Use safety equipment and supplies, such as gait belts and mechanical lifts, when lifting or moving residents in accordance with the plan of care.

Benefits

• Generous amount of paid time off (PTO).
• Annual tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000, with no waiting period.
• Mentoring at the employee’s skill level.
• Up to 22% discount on qualified phone carriers.
• Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental.
• Vision coverage through United Healthcare Vision.

What This Job Offers

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