Resident Care Associate

Phoenix Senior Living • Loganville, GA

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About The Position

The Resident Care Associate provides 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 as outlined in each resident’s Personalized Service Plan (PSP), while maintaining a safe, comfortable, home-like environment. The associate demonstrates the elements of wellness and follows applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations, as well as Phoenix policies, to promote quality care and services.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age 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; may be required by the state.
• Previous experience working with elders or individuals with disabilities.
• 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 residents’ established hydration schedules during the shift.
• Complete resident meal attendance sheets and ensure residents who did 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.
• Check laundry rooms and common areas, including bathrooms, for cleanliness and exposed hazardous chemicals, and take appropriate action.
• Complete all activities of daily living (ADLs) for assigned residents according to their Personalized Service Plans.
• Respond promptly and immediately to the security system and resident call bells, take appropriate action, and reset call bells as needed.

What This Job Offers

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