Resident Care Associate
About The Position
The Resident Care Associate provides high-quality care and services to a consistent group of residents and their families in assisted living and memory care neighborhoods. The role involves hands-on care and physical and emotional support according to each resident’s Personalized Service Plan (PSP), while maintaining a safe, comfortable, home-like environment. The associate demonstrates all elements of wellness and complies with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations, as well as Phoenix policies. The position reports directly to the Family Experience Director, Pearl Director, or Assistant Family Experience Director. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, with every other weekend required.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age to perform the personal care aspects of the Resident Care Associate position.
- Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours, including peak service delivery days and times.
- High school education is preferred and may be required by the state.
- Previous experience working with elders or disabled individuals is preferred.
- Knowledge and experience in assisted living, dementia care, or skilled nursing is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- High school education.
- Previous experience working with elders or disabled individuals.
- Knowledge and experience in the assisted living industry, dementia care, or skilled nursing.
Responsibilities
- Participate in developing and updating residents’ Personalized Service Plans, and attend service plan review meetings with families as requested.
- Maintain residents’ hydration schedules during the shift.
- Complete resident meal attendance sheets and ensure residents who do not dine in the dining room receive room service or are otherwise accounted for.
- Know and comply with all resident rights.
- Initiate, assign, and assist with activities as appropriate.
- Check assigned residents daily for cleanliness, appropriate clothing, continence issues, and changes in condition.
- Use proper sanitary procedures and universal precautions.
- Check assigned resident rooms daily for cleanliness and neatness, take appropriate action, and double-check high-risk rooms.
- Assist with cleanliness checks in laundry rooms and common areas, including bathrooms; address hazards by contacting housekeeping, cleaning the area, or securing exposed chemicals.
- Complete all activities of daily living (ADLs) for assigned residents according to their Personalized Service Plans.
- Respond promptly and immediately to security system alerts and resident call bells, take appropriate action, and reset call bells as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
