Resident Care Assistant (EVENING SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp•Mystic, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, the Resident Care Assistant supports residents with activities of daily living and personal care to promote independence, freedom of choice, and quality of life. The role requires understanding and upholding Masonicare’s Mission, Vision, and Values and providing person-centered care that demonstrates dignity, respect, compassion, coordination, and individualized support. The assistant helps residents with personal care, household and daily living tasks, medication self-administration through cueing, health monitoring, dining, and activities. The position also includes documenting resident care and events, responding appropriately to emergencies, advocating for residents, communicating with residents and colleagues, and supporting staff education and quality assurance. The work is at Masonicare at Mystic in Mystic, Connecticut, on the evening shift for 24 hours per week.

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 into appropriate logs, forms, or a computer database.
Provide person-centered care demonstrating dignity, respect, compassion, coordinated care, and personalized support.

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, ambulation, 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 internal transportation, and mail delivery or correspondence.
Assist residents with self-administration of medications through cueing only.
Observe and report changes in residents’ physical, cognitive, or emotional condition to licensed nurses; conduct room checks; monitor environmental safety; 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 and follow confidentiality policies.
Plan and complete duties with minimal direction, collaborate with colleagues, communicate tactfully in sensitive situations, and follow up on reported complaints, problems, and concerns.
Serve as an ambassador to guests and off-campus visitors and maintain employment-required certifications.
Complete required written documentation about 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.