Resident Care Assistant (PRN RCA)

Trinity Health • Clinton, IA

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About The Position

The Resident Care Assistant supports residents with personal care and daily living activities, following established policies, procedures, work assignments, and schedules. The role assists with resident admissions, transfers, and discharges; provides care according to residents’ expressed preferences; and performs restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed. The assistant records information as directed and responds promptly to resident calls.

The role requires following safety precautions when handling body fluids, lifting and transferring residents, and using or disposing of personal protective equipment. Safety equipment and supplies, including gait belts and mechanical lifts, must be used when moving residents in accordance with their plans of care. The position is part-time with rotating shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a Nursing Assistant in the state, or certificate of completion of a state-approved nurse aide training program.
• Superior customer service skills and professionalism.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to ongoing change and work in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Previous experience working in long-term care or with the geriatric population.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures and supervisors’ instructions.
• Follow work assignments and schedules.
• Support residents’ admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Assist residents with dental care, feeding, bathing, dressing and undressing, nail care, hair care, and shaving according to their expressed preferences.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, and lifts.
• Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed, provide daily range-of-motion exercises, and record data as instructed.
• Answer resident calls promptly.
• Follow safety precautions, including those related to exposure to body fluids, lifting and transferring, and use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
• Use safety equipment and supplies, such as gait belts and mechanical lifts, when lifting or moving residents in accordance with their plans of care.

Benefits

• Generous amount of paid time off.
• Annual tuition reimbursement up to $4,000, with no waiting period.
• Mentoring at your skill level.
• Up to 22% discount on qualified phone carriers.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield, Delta Dental, and United Healthcare Vision coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED