Resident Care Assistant (PER DIEM)

Masonicare Corp • Shelton, CT

1d

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, assists residents with activities of daily living and personal care to maximize independence, freedom of choice and quality of life.

Requirements

• Post High School Vocational / Specialized Training
• On the Job Training
• Current State of Connecticut CNA certificate; CPR Certification preferred.
• Read, write and speak English.
• Ability to interact with all types of individuals
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet individual resident care needs
• Ability to read resident care plans, document resident condition and enter data onto appropriate logs/forms or enter information into computer database

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with essential activities of daily living and personal care to residents based on age, needs and abilities of the resident:
• bathing;
• dressing and undressing;
• ambulating;
• toileting;
• assistance with meals and nourishment's;
• personal hygiene (shaving, dental hygiene, nail, hair and foot care);
• transferring using proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices; and
• care of ADL devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids
• Provides assistance with instrumental activities of daily living to residents based on age, needs and abilities of the resident:
• placing and/or receiving telephone calls;
• performing light housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning
• bathroom, bed making and bed changes;
• assisting with laundry;
• escorting the resident and coordinating internal transportation needs; and
• assisting with mail delivery and correspondence
• Medication Assistance:
• assists the resident with self-administration of medications, through cueing only
• Health Maintenance and Monitoring Tasks:
• observes and reports changes in the residents' physical condition and
• cognitive/emotional status to ALSA Supervisor or Director of Assisted Living Services,
• as needed;
• conducts room checks on resident rounds;
• monitors for environmental safety hazards;
• records incidents, errors or accidents; and
• records resident and resident related events
• Dining:
• assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escorting residents, set-up and clean-up,
• serving meals)
• Activity Program:
• responsible for participating in and supporting the resident centered activity program
• Emergency Preparedness:
• responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations
• Performs other duties as required.
• is a resident advocate at all times;
• follows policy concerning confidentiality;
• plans and completes duties with minimal direction from supervisor;
• works collaboratively with colleagues;
• uses tactful, diplomatic communication in potentially sensitive or
• emotionally charged situations;
• follows up with appropriate staff, resident or others regarding reported
• complaints, problems and concerns;
• acts as ambassador to guest and other off-campus visitors; and
• maintains certifications required for employment
• completes required written documentation concerning resident care and
• activities during shift
• demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values and wisdom of the
• residents and an understanding of the aging process;
• attends and participates in staff, educational and committee meetings to
• update knowledge, techniques, guidelines and regulations;
• assists with quality assurance programs; and
• assists with orientation and training of new staff

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees