Resident Care Assistant

Grace Management • Cincinnati, OH

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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 role supports residents with daily living needs, monitors and reports changes in their condition, responds to emergencies, and contributes to a safe, supportive community. The RCA works collaboratively with wellness staff and other team members and reports to the shift supervisor and Wellness Director.

Shifts are 12 hours, either 7 a.m.–7 p.m. or 7 p.m.–7 a.m. Employees must be able to work the full shift and rotating weekends. The position requires caregiving experience; community-setting experience is preferred.

Requirements

• At least one year of caregiving experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
• Satisfactory completion of the company Resident Assistant skills competency checklist.
• Must be in good physical health and free of communicable diseases.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds; lifting, bending, and pushing a medication cart around the residence are required.
• Must complete drug testing and a criminal background check upon hire and upon supervisor request.
• Must be able to work a full 12-hour shift and rotating weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Caregiving experience in a community setting.
• Experience in assisted living.

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 infection-control and safety requirements, including applicable standard precautions and bloodborne-pathogen procedures.
• Document services on company forms.
• Operate designated medical equipment, copy, scan, fax machines, and telephone.
• 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 or cognitive and 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 and care for sensory enhancement devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids.
• Complete housekeeping tasks, including bed-making, linen changes, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning bathrooms.
• Assist with dining tasks, including escorting residents, setting up, serving meals, cleaning tables, and bussing tables.
• Collaborate with associates in other departments to ensure necessary care and services are provided.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and mandatory in-services.
• Participate in projects or committees as assigned and perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Daily pay
• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Referral bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed