Resident Care Assistant, CHHA or CNA
About The Position
The Resident Care Assistant provides resident care activities and related nonprofessional services to support residents’ personal needs and comfort. Duties include routine personal care, recreational programming, housekeeping, and meal service, in accordance with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The role carries out residents’ daily plans of care, supports their independence and dignity, monitors and reports changes in their condition, and helps maintain a calm and safe environment. The position reports to the Health and Wellness Director.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent.
- CHHA certification (minimum required).
- Strong understanding of English sufficient to read, write, and interpret administrative information.
- Ability to continuously walk and stand; sit infrequently; work indoors and outdoors; and frequently climb stairs, bend, squat, and reach, with the physical capabilities and lifting, carrying, and pushing demands stated in the posting.
Nice To Haves
- STNA/CNA certification.
- CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Carry out daily plans of care, including basic daily living and personal care needs.
- Execute scheduled daily activities for residents.
- Serve meals and assist residents with meals.
- Know the location of assigned residents within the community.
- Listen and respond to residents’ and staff members’ needs.
- Monitor residents’ general medical condition and report changes to the appropriate nurse and Health and Wellness Director.
- Respect and encourage residents’ independence and dignity.
- Maintain current and accurate records using computers and/or other documentation in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
- Inform the Health and Wellness Director or designee of supply and equipment needs.
- Share opinions and observations about departmental operations with the Health and Wellness Director.
- Attend scheduled or directed all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training.
- Complete routine light housekeeping and laundry tasks for the unit, and report hazardous conditions to the Health and Wellness Director or designee.
- Complete residents’ personal laundry as assigned.
- Help maintain a calm atmosphere.
- Complete assignments on time and follow the chain of command when the Health and Wellness Director is not on duty.
- Report unusual resident behavior to the Health and Wellness Director.
- Learn, understand, and uphold residents’ rights.
- Follow infection control, standard precaution, fire, and safety policies, and use good body mechanics.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
