Resident Care Associate Full Time

Phoenix Senior Living•Decatur, AL

About The Position

Neighborhood at Decatur is hiring a full-time Resident Care Associate (CNA). The role provides quality care and services to a consistent group of residents and their families in assisted living and memory care neighborhoods. It includes 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 follows applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations, as well as Phoenix policies, to promote quality care and services. 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 old to perform the personal care aspects of the position.
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours, including peak service delivery days and times.

Nice To Haves

High school education; it may be required by the state.
Previous experience working with elders or disabled individuals.
Knowledge and experience in assisted living, dementia care, or skilled nursing.

Responsibilities

Participate in developing and updating Personalized Service Plans and attend service plan review meetings with families as requested.
Maintain each resident’s hydration schedule during the shift.
Ensure resident meal attendance sheets are completed and account for residents who do not dine in the dining room, including providing room service when needed.
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.
Help check laundry rooms and common areas, including bathrooms, for cleanliness and exposed hazardous chemicals; take appropriate action, such as contacting housekeeping, cleaning the area, or securing 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 when needed.