Resident Care Assistant Position Available In Orange, Florida

Job Description:

Description

POSITION

Resident Care Assistant

REPORTS TO

Healthand Wellness Director FLSA:

Hourly Hours:

FT, PT, PRN OUR MISSION

We are united in our mission to offer seniors an elevated way oflife, where comfort, connection, and joy thrive.

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform various resident care activities and relatednonprofessional services essential to caring for personal needs andcomfort of residents; including routine personal care, recreationalprogramming (life enrichment activities), housekeeping, and mealservice in accordance with company standards and federal, state,and local standards, guidelines, and regulations and as directed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Supports the mission, vision, and goals ofthe organization, upholding and promoting company culture andvision. Carries out daily plan of care including all aspects ofbasic daily living and personal care needs and documentingappropriately such care provided. Executes daily activities forresidents as scheduled. Serves and assists residents with meals.

Knows location of assigned residents within the community. Listensand responds to the needs of residents and team members. Monitorsresidents’ general medical condition and reports changes toWellness Leadership. Respect and encourage the independence anddignity of residents. Maintains current and accurate recordsthrough use of computers and/or other documentation in accordancewith company standards and federal, state, and local standards,guidelines, and regulations. Inform the Health and WellnessDirector or their designee of supply and equipment needs. Attendingall-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training asscheduled or as directed. Completes routine light housekeeping andlaundry tasks for the unit, such as emptying wastebaskets, cleaningtables after meals, etc. and reports any hazardous conditions tothe Health and Wellness Director or their designee. Completesresident’s personal laundry as assigned. Assist in maintaining acalm atmosphere. Follow through with all assignments on a timelybasis in accordance with chain of command when Health and WellnessDirector is not on duty. Report any unusual behavior of a residentto Wellness Leadership. Learns, understands, and maintainsresidents’ rights. Follows established infection control andstandard precaution policies, fire, and safety policies, andpractices good body mechanics. Attends training courses atcommunity and maintains up to date monthly, quarterly, annualtraining through designated Learning Management System (LMS).Attend all required all staff meetings. Other duties as assigned,and which relate to the success of the community and the care,comfort, and happiness of our residents. CB Requirements

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

High school or equivalent.

STNA/CNA

(Preferred). CPR Certification (Preferred). Must havestrong understanding of the English language sufficient to read,write and interpret administrative information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following physical demands are representative of those thatmust be met to successfully perform the essential functions of thisposition: Walk/Stand

• must be able to continuously walk and stand.

Environment Condition

• must be able to perform work both insideand outside. Sit
• sit infrequently. Lift
• constantly 0-10 pounds,frequently 11
• 50 pounds, occasionally 51
• 100 pounds. Carry
• constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11
• 50 pounds, occasionally 51
• 100 pounds. Push
• constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11
• 50pounds, occasionally 51
• 100 pounds. Climb
• must be able to climbstairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize theelevator as an alternate resource if available. Bend
• must be ableto bend at the waist, knees, hips, and spine on a frequent basis;may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.

Squat

• must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach belowthe knee, may require lifting of 50 pounds or less. Twist or rotate
• must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips,knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.

Reach-must be able to reach on a frequent basis. May occasionally reachoverhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less,and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more.