Resident Care Associate

Phoenix Senior Living•Hoover, AL

2d•Onsite

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 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. This is a PRN position with Monday–Friday shifts and weekend work as needed. The associate must be available to cover all shifts. The position reports directly to the Family Experience Director, Pearl Director, or Assistant Family Experience Director.

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, and to be available during peak service delivery days and times.
High school education may be required by the state.

Nice To Haves

High school education is preferred.
Previous experience working with elders or people with disabilities is preferred.
Knowledge and experience in assisted living, dementia care, or skilled nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in developing and updating Personalized Service Plans and attend service plan review meetings with families when requested.
Maintain residents’ 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; take appropriate action, such as contacting housekeeping, cleaning the area, or securing chemicals.
Complete assigned residents’ activities of daily living 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.