Resident Care Associate
About The Position
When you work at Freedom Village of Bradenton, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life! Freedom Village of Bradenton is looking for Resident Care Associates. What is a Resident Care Associate (RCA)? A Resident Care Associate perform various resident care activities and related nonprofessional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of residents. While experience is appreciated, we are willing to train those who have a true heart for working with seniors. Resident Care Associate duties include but not limited to: Assist all residents/clients with a high quality of personal care, including but not limited to; bathing, dressing, grooming, shaving, incontinent care, foot care, vital signs, height and weight checks per policy. Make all beds as needed in A.M., turn down as needed in P.M. and change bed linens once each week or PRN. Complete resident’s personal laundry as assigned. Assist residents with meal time. Cut food. Encourage to eat. Promote a calm atmosphere. Complete and document shift assignments as assigned, if unable to complete, report to nursing supervisor. Report to nurse on duty and Director of Health Services all unusual behavior of resident (changing of status). Provide activities as planned and/or directed. Respond to call lights and emergencies in a timely manner. Provide emergency care within scope of practice.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year experience working as a CNA/PCA/HHA/RA preferred
- One (1) year experience working in assisted living/memory care preferred
- If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!
Responsibilities
- Assist all residents/clients with a high quality of personal care, including but not limited to; bathing, dressing, grooming, shaving, incontinent care, foot care, vital signs, height and weight checks per policy.
- Make all beds as needed in A.M., turn down as needed in P.M. and change bed linens once each week or PRN.
- Complete resident’s personal laundry as assigned.
- Assist residents with meal time.
- Cut food.
- Encourage to eat.
- Promote a calm atmosphere.
- Complete and document shift assignments as assigned, if unable to complete, report to nursing supervisor.
- Report to nurse on duty and Director of Health Services all unusual behavior of resident (changing of status).
- Provide activities as planned and/or directed.
- Respond to call lights and emergencies in a timely manner.
- Provide emergency care within scope of practice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
