Resident Care Assistant

United Church Homes•Beavercreek, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Care Assistant is responsible for performing duties to enhance the quality of services provided for residents; accompanying residents to external appointments; comforting residents; supervising residents, documenting what they do day to day. At United Church Homes, It's All About Spirit. As a United Church Homes team member, you help foster a spirit of unity across our communities and a commitment to person-centered care at every level of our organization. We know you have a passion for changing lives and enhancing the well-being of our residents. As a result, we want to help you reach the fullest potential in your career. Here, your gifts and talents are appreciated. Your dedication to relationship-building is valued. At United Church Homes you are just as important as our residents, and together we provide care that nurtures, encourages and creates a sense of community. From the nurses, dietitians, therapists, housekeepers, and others who touch residents' lives on a daily basis, to the administrators and office staff, we share a common goal: excellence in all we do.

Requirements

Must be able to proficiently operate a computer, the Internet and basic office equipment
Ability to communicate effectively with residents and nursing staff
Ability to read, write, understand and speak the English language
Must be able to work with elderly residents, families and other health care staff members
Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook

Nice To Haves

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Responsibilities

Receives assignment from supervisor to assist in resident care
Receives verbal report from previous shift and provides verbal report to next shift regarding special events, changes in resident=s condition, incidents and accidents, etc.
Checks residents in section regularly
Answers call lights promptly
Follows through with resident problems or needs by delivering care or reporting to leader depending upon level of ability and nature of resident need
Reports all resident and employee incidents to leader and completes incident report
Maintains knowledge of resident=s needs at all times
Notes significant changes in the condition of residents and takes appropriate action
Identifies emergency situations and responds with appropriate measures
Document unusual occurrences and progress in resident=s medical chart
Explains procedures to resident before administering
Welcome new residents and helps them adjust to new environment
Assists residents, family, and staff to ensure a comfortable homelike environment, i.e: assists resident to personalize room, monitors light and sound levels, temperature, etc.
Establishes and maintains good public relations with residents, families, and other community guests;shows empathy toward residents, as needed
Observes safety needs of residents
Identifies safety and security hazards and reports to appropriate personnel after insuring resident is out of immediate danger
Assists resident with personal care, including nails, hair, oral hygiene, bathing and dressing following Universal Precautions Protocols
Encourages resident to do as much as he or she can do him or herself
Notes resident need for increased assistance in resident=s medical record
Prepares residents for bed rest when indicated
Gives special care to residents in casts or traction such as monitoring comfort, skin color, and temperature
Assists residents with their physical needs including eating, but encourages residents to perform functions themselves to their capacity or ability
Follows policies and procedures related to body mechanics, transfer, body positioning, and mobility as outlined in the nursing policies and procedures manual
Repositions residents as needed using supportive devices when necessary (handrails, pillows, etc) and reports the same
Assists in transferring residents, as necessary
Prepares resident for meals
Escorts residents to dining room when necessary
Checks tray with diet card before serving to resident
Sets trays for residents
Serves and collects food trays
Assists residents who require help with the eating process
Offers alternate substitute for food not eaten
Delivers between meal nourishment and fresh drinking water to residents, encourages/assists resident in eating/drinking, and documents acceptance, as appropriate
Completes appropriate charge and inventory slips
Monitors supply inventory daily to see what is needed
Utilizes supplies and equipment properly and without waste
Straightens dresser tops and stands
Labels, separates, and cares for personal care items
Maintains cleanliness of resident units, central bathing area, treatment and supply rooms, workrooms, and linen closets
Sanitizes bath tub after each resident=s use
Wipes spilled foods and liquids from the floor, as necessary
Changes and makes beds
Collects and bags soiled linen and places soiled clothing in appropriate receptacle
Stores clean linen
Places personal laundry in designated place according to community policy
Maintains order of linen cart
Distributes clean towels following appropriate schedule
Assists in transportation of residents to and from activities
Assists with and directs activities, as required
Performs other duties as assigned