Resident Care Associate Full Time

Phoenix Senior Living • Decatur, AL

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About The Position

Neighborhood at Decatur is hiring a full-time Resident Care Associate to provide quality care and services to a consistent group of residents and their families in assisted living and memory care neighborhoods. The role provides hands-on care and physical and emotional support in accordance with each resident’s Personalized Service Plan (PSP), while helping maintain a safe, comfortable, home-like environment. The associate is expected to demonstrate wellness practices and comply with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations, as well as Phoenix policies.

The position reports directly to the Family Experience Director, Pearl Director, or Assistant Family Experience Director. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with every other weekend required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age to perform the personal care aspects of the Resident Care Associate 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 have not dined 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.
• 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 all activities of daily living (ADLs) for assigned residents according to their Personalized Service Plans.
• Respond promptly and immediately to security systems and resident call bells, take appropriate action, and reset call bells.

What This Job Offers

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