Resident Care Tech- Hillcrest (Casual Call, Variable Shift, Seasonal)

Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital • Bozeman, MT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Care Tech of the assisted living facility works as a team member with other staff on the delivery of resident care in order to facilitate resident satisfaction, facility efficiency, and provider productivity. The Resident Care Tech assists with the day-to-day needs of the residents related to comfort, mobility, medication assistance, and ADLs. To promote safety, the Resident Care Tech assists residents with attendance at activities, appointments, and meals.

Requirements

• Required American Heart Association BLS required within two (2) months of hire.
• ServSafe certification required within two (2) months of hire.
• Current Driver’s License and successful completion of driver’s record check if assigned to drive.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times.
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality.
• Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment.
• Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Regular and sustained attendance is required.
• Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
• Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Stand (Repeatedly): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Walk (Repeatedly): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
• Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly): Twisting, bending, and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.
• Push/Pull (Repeatedly): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.
• Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
• Exposures (Continuously): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
• Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed.
• Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances.
• Infectious diseases are caused by contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.
• Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Medication Aide I License, Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician certification.
• One (1) year experience working in a customer service or hospitality role for high-end clientele.
• One (1) year experience working as an aide or caregiver in an assisted living facility, long term care facility, skilled nursing facility, or hospital.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating care for residents with the nursing staff.
• Implement the plan of care for residents established under direction of nursing staff, reporting observations and comments to nursing.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Document I&Os as needed.
• Assist with other resident care duties as requested by nursing, including two-hour checks.
• Provide medication assistance to residents under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Demonstrate awareness of necessary safety precautions and promote safety when assisting residents with attendance at activities, appointments, and meals.
• Assist with setting up dining area and serving meals to residents, families, and guests.
• Driving the bus/van transporting Hillcrest/Aspen Pointe/Birchwood residents to/from appointments as needed and assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed