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Chapters Living of Edwardsville
Resident Care Assistant (RCA) | FT 11 pm-7 am
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$32,347 / year median in Illinois
+23% projected growth
Job Description
A Care Partner/Resident Aide is a primary provider of resident care. A Care Partner/Resident Aide promotes the physical, personal and emotional well‐being of each resident and strives to maintain the residents at their maximum level of self‐care and independence. The goal of quality resident care is to enable each resident, where possible, to return to the highest level of functioning, to attain a new stage of independence, or to at least prevent regression. An active approach to resident care will be taken and not just passive maintenance.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Follow individualized plan of care (ISP) for each assigned resident. Observe residents for change in condition and report any changes immediately to nursing supervisor. Document daily care and red flags throughout the shift especially rounds at night as they occur.
- May check and record vital signs, weights, and other duties as assigned in accordance with state regulations and community policies.
- Provide for or assist residents with activities of daily living as needed, including bathing/showing according to schedule, oral care, toileting, dressing, etc. Perform restorative nursing techniques including proper positioning,
- ADL training, and Passive Range of Motion. Assist in providing appropriate information and behavioral prompts, cues, redirection, and affirming support to residents in need.
- Encourage residents to participate in scheduled activities; assist residents in getting to activities. Coordinate and assist with activities as directed.
- Assist residents with transfers and ambulation as directed, using proper body mechanics, back supports, and mechanical devices as required. Provide transportation for residents within facility and, at times, accompany to appointments outside facility.
- Respond to urgent calls as assigned and in timely manner.
- Provide back up support to other departments, as needed. Work as a team with nursing in support of resident care. Assists in problem solving in stand up communication or meetings with nurse and or Director of Assisted Living.
- Empty trash in resident's rooms and other resident areas as needed. Keep resident's rooms, dining area, utility room, and other areas of the facility clean and orderly. Keep environment safe for residents (hallways clear of equipment and floors free of debris and linen).
- Change bed linens according to facility policy. Provide laundry services as necessary.
- Requisition and charge resident supplies as needed.
- Maintain restraint free environment at all times. Support fall prevention programs for all residents in need. This includes proactive intervention use, monitoring, safety in the rooms and rounds.
- Help welcome and transfer residents according to facility procedure.
- Perform other duties as assigned and as outlined in Procedure and Policy manual and disaster and fire plan.
- Attend in‐service classes and staff meetings.
REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred
- One year of assisted living or memory care experience preferred