Resident Care Assistant
ArchCare•City of Mount Vernon, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
Meadow View is seeking a Resident Care Assistant to provide prompt and attentive assistance to residents. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, monitoring resident well-being, accurate documentation, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, observant, and dedicated to providing high-quality care.
Requirements
- Must have current HHA Certification from a valid training program
- High School Diploma/GED
Responsibilities
- Responds promptly to requests for assistance from residents.
- Assists assigned residents with AM/PM care as required (including but not limited to: skin care, nail care, hair care, mouth care, dressing, and general grooming/hygiene activities.
- Assists with bathing, showers, and bed bath as per schedule or resident request.
- Assists with toileting as required.
- Assists with proper use of eyeglasses, hearing aids, and dentures as required by residents.
- Observes residents for overall health and well-being and promptly reports all changes/concerns to nurse.
- Completes all documentation in a meaningful and accurate manner as per specified timelines.
- Ensures all safety-related procedures are followed at all times.
- Escorts residents to meals, activities, etc. as needed.
- Assists with putting away resident’s personal laundry.
- Maintains and develops work-related knowledge and skills through continuous learning activities, attendance at in services and workshops, etc.
- Completes special projects/tasks in support of effective department functioning as assigned by supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
