Resident Care Assistant

Grace Management•Acworth, GA

About The Position

The Resident Care Assistant (RCA) provides physical and psychosocial care to residents in a manner that promotes dignity, choice, and individuality. The RCA reports to the shift supervisor and the Wellness Director and works collaboratively with peers and other team members to provide necessary care and services. The role includes assisting residents with activities of daily living, monitoring and reporting changes in residents’ condition, maintaining safety and infection-control practices, documenting services, and responding calmly to emergencies. The RCA may also support resident activities, housekeeping, dining, transportation, and other community needs.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
Satisfactory completion of the company Resident Assistant skills competency checklist.
Be in good physical health and free of communicable diseases.
Ability to lift 40 pounds; lifting, bending, and pushing a medication cart around the residence are required.
Complete drug testing and a criminal background check upon hire and upon supervisor request.

Nice To Haves

Experience in assisted living is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide necessary care and services to assigned residents and assist other wellness department associates as needed.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, toileting, eating, and ambulation or mobility.
Maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with residents and families.
Immediately report suspected or witnessed verbal, mental, or physical abuse to licensed staff.
Use safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility.
Wash residents’ laundry as needed.
Follow CDC Standard Precautions, OSHA’s Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens standard, infection-control procedures, hazardous communication procedures, and other safety rules.
Document services on company forms.
Operate designated medical equipment and copy, scan, fax, and telephone equipment.
Escort residents and coordinate internal transportation needs.
Assist residents with personal correspondence or telephone use when requested.
Observe and report changes in residents’ physical condition and cognitive or emotional status to the Wellness Director or supervisor.
Conduct room checks and resident rounds and monitor for environmental safety hazards.
Respond promptly and calmly to emergencies and immediately report them to the supervisor.
Use tactful, diplomatic communication in sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
Follow up with appropriate staff, residents, or others regarding complaints, problems, and concerns.
Support the resident-centered activities program.
Care for residents’ sensory enhancement devices, such as eyeglasses and hearing aids.
Complete housekeeping tasks such as making beds, changing linens, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning bathrooms.
Act as an ambassador and public relations representative to guests and off-campus visitors.
Copy special paperwork or forms.
Assist with dining tasks, including escorting residents, setting up and cleaning tables, serving meals, and bussing tables.
Demonstrate appreciation for residents’ heritage, values, and wisdom, and understanding of the aging process.
Collaborate with associates in other departments to ensure necessary care and services are provided.
Participate in assigned projects or committees and perform related duties as assigned.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and mandatory in-services.