Resident Care Associate
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 includes 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 all elements of wellness and follows applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations, as well as company policies, to promote quality care and services. The position works from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., with every other weekend required. The Resident Care Associate reports directly to the Family Experience Director, Pearl Director, or Assistant Family Experience Director.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old to perform the personal care aspects of the position.
- Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours, including peak service delivery days and times.
- High school education is preferred and may be required by the state.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with elders or people 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’ hydration schedules during the shift.
- Complete resident meal attendance sheets and ensure residents who do not dine in the dining room receive room service or are otherwise accounted for.
- Know and comply with 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 activities of daily living (ADLs) for assigned residents according to each resident’s Personalized Service Plan.
- Respond promptly and immediately to security system alerts and resident call bells, take appropriate action, and reset call bells.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
