Resident Care Assistant (DAY SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp•Mystic, CT

1d•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 role supports Masonicare’s Mission, Vision, and Values and provides person-centered care that demonstrates dignity, respect, and compassion, with coordinated and personalized care and support. The position includes personal and household assistance, cueing residents during self-administration of medications, monitoring and reporting changes in residents’ condition, supporting dining and activity programs, and responding appropriately to emergencies. The assistant also documents resident care and activities, advocates for residents, collaborates with colleagues, and contributes to staff orientation, training, and quality assurance activities. The posting identifies a day-shift schedule and lists both 24 hours per week and, at the end, “Days/ 32 hrs/wk.”

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 on appropriate logs or forms or into a computer database.
Provide person-centered care that affords residents dignity, respect, and compassion and offers coordinated, personalized care and 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, ambulating, toileting, meals and nourishment, personal hygiene, transfers, and care of eyeglasses and hearing aids.
Assist residents with instrumental activities of daily living, including telephone calls, light housekeeping, laundry, escorting and internal transportation, and mail 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 during rounds, monitor environmental safety hazards, record incidents, errors, or accidents, and document resident-related events.
Assist with dining activities, 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.
Advocate for residents and follow Masonicare confidentiality policy.
Plan and complete duties with minimal direction, collaborate with colleagues, communicate tactfully in sensitive situations, and follow up on complaints, problems, and concerns with appropriate people.
Represent Masonicare to guests and off-campus visitors and maintain certifications required for employment.
Complete 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 orientation and training of new staff.
Perform other duties as required.