Resident Care Assistant_AM Shift
About The Position
The Resident Care Assistant provides compassionate, personalized care to residents in healthcare and social assistance settings. The role supports residents’ daily living activities and promotes their comfort, safety, well-being, dignity, and independence. It involves working closely with healthcare professionals to monitor residents’ health and promptly report changes, while fostering a respectful and empathetic environment that enhances residents’ quality of life. The assistant helps residents with personal care and mobility, provides companionship and emotional support, maintains a clean and safe living environment, and assists with meals as needed. The role also requires documenting residents’ physical and emotional conditions, following care plans and safety procedures, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic knowledge of resident care principles and safety protocols.
- Ability to pass background checks and health screenings.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trusting relationships with residents and their families.
- Attention to detail and observational skills to monitor residents and report changes accurately.
- Physical stamina and dexterity to assist safely with mobility and personal care tasks.
- Time-management and organizational skills to balance resident needs and documentation.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a long-term care or assisted living facility.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Strong communication skills tailored to diverse resident populations.
- Additional training in dementia or Alzheimer’s care.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support.
- Monitor and document residents’ physical and emotional conditions and promptly report concerns to nursing staff.
- Provide companionship and emotional support, encouraging social interaction and engagement.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment in accordance with established protocols.
- Support meal preparation and feeding as needed, ensuring dietary requirements are met.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans.
- Follow health and safety regulations, including infection control procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
