AL Resident Care Specialist - Full Time

Watercrest Senior Living Group•Kerrville, TX

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About The Position

SERVANT LEADERSHIP: Watercrest Senior Living Group associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. They are recognized for their achievements and empowered to share their vast experience with their peers ensuring the quality of our assisted living and memory care services and the well-being of our residents. Our associates champion a culture which nurtures relationships in the interest of acting as trusted advisors. By continuously investing in these servant hearts, Watercrest Senior Living Group develops value-centered leaders who deliver personalized services. GENERAL SUMMARY: The Resident Care Specialist assures the day-to day care of our residents is provided in a sensitive, professional and effective manner. This position provides assistance to the resident in accordance with state and company regulations. The Resident Care Specialist may also participate in the Culinary Program and Community Program to ensure the best quality of care is provided for all residents.

Requirements

Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts
Able to make independent decisions
Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
High School Diploma or equivalent
CPR certification / First Aid certification preferred
Able to stand or walk 75% of the day
Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions
Able to work under stress and in emergency situations
Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing and grasping
Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey messages, instructions and information to residents and team members
Occasionally lift / carry up to 50 pounds
Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and other conditions
Required to use personal protective equipment and supplies to prevent burns, falls, and infection and follow safety policies and procedures
Personal protective equipment includes infection control kit, rubber gloves and non-slip shoes
Subject to infectious diseases, substances and odors
Follow Safety Policy & Procedures

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aid preferred, but not required
License / Certificate for Medication Assistance (if applicable) as needed per state regulations preferred
Experience working with seniors preferred

Responsibilities

Assist residents with their personal care and activities of daily living as assigned and as requested by residents
Perform daily housekeeping tasks as assigned using established procedures and standards
Review and participate in 24 Hour Reports, Daily Logs, Shift Cross-over Reports and verbal reports as needed
Assist residents to and from scheduled programs
Promote personal choices, independence and spiritual needs as needed
Perform laundry duties as assigned
Respond to resident emergency calls in a timely manner
Ensure compliance with new resident care protocols
Report all resident changes in condition immediately to the Wellness Nurse or Resident Wellness Director
Assure that established infection control practices are maintained
Report all accidents and incidents as soon as possible to supervisor, no matter how minor
Maintain the confidentiality of residents' personal care information
Honor the residents' personal and property rights
Be knowledgeable and prepared for emergency situations including disasters, fire and other emergencies
Must be in company uniform and resident ready at all times
Performs other related essential duties as assigned