Resident Care Associate

LCS Senior Living•Bloomfield, MI

43d•$17

About The Position

When you work at The Avalon, 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! The Avalon is recruiting for Resident Care Associates - you may call this role a Nursing Assistant or a C.N.A. We require a very high level of customer service so candidates who have a passion for seniors are needed. While experience is appreciated, we are willing to train those who have a true heart for working with seniors. Resident Care Associates perform various resident care activities and related nonprofessional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of residents.

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

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.