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Job Description
Job description: Resident Care Aide - Every other weekend 11pm-7am Flex 3-11pm days
Pay:
From $19.00 per hour
POSITION SUMMARY
The primary responsibility of the Resident Care Aide is to assist residents who are functionally, physically, and/or socially impaired and need 24-hour oversight. Under the supervision of the RCD, the Resident Care Aide's role is to assist residents with those activities of daily living that they are unable to perform without help, always fostering residents' independence and freedom of choice.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
High School diploma or GED preferred. Certified Nursing Assistant-CNA, Home Health Aide-HHA, or Personal Care Aide-PCA certification preferred or as required by state law. One year working in a caregiving capacity preferred. Successfully completion of all trainings as required by state regulations. Obtain Food Handlers Permit as required by state regulations. Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the public. Compassion for and desire to work with the elderly Required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents' rights. Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing of bed linens, positioning, transfer, mobility, and incontinence care. Maintain and document proper records of care. Immediately report any changes in resident's condition to the supervisor: evidence of illness, changes in behavior, personal care needs not being met, medication issues, residents' whereabouts unknown etc. Promote and encourage residents to participate in community activities. Work as a team with dining services department to assist residents with the dining experience as needed. Work as a team with activity department to assist residents with the activity experience as needed. Meet and greet visitors in a friendly, helpful manner (Visitors include anyone who visits the community; specifically, current residents' families and friends, prospective residents and their families, referral sources, vendors, and regulators). Collect, laundry, and distribute linens, garments, etc. in accordance with Community procedures. Assist in cleaning resident rooms, dining areas, public areas. Monitor the phone, front door, call and alarm systems and respond promptly. Understand and follow all safety and infection control policies and procedures. Participate in fire safety and disaster preparedness drills. Report all incidents, accidents, unsafe, hazardous conditions, and equipment immediately to supervisor. May assist with and document medications, following accepted practices, and in accordance with State regulations under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse. Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights. Attend all required in-service trainings. Be responsible for your own safety having understanding and complying with all Willow Ridge safety practices, policies, and procedures. Maintaining an awareness of safety hazards and unsafe practices and reporting them immediately to the appropriate supervisors when identified. Actively participate in any injury/accident investigation applicable to your position. Participate in annual safety training in-services. Performs all other duties as needed or requested by supervisor.
LEADERSHIP
Plans and completes duties with minimal direction from supervisor. Use independent judgment to solve less obvious problems within the regulating agency and WRSL policies and procedures Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding residents, staff, and the community. Maintain flexible work schedule to be available to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Follow Willow Ridge Senior Living policies and procedures.
PHYSICAL/SENSORY REQUIRMENTS
Ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Additional physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting and generally all movement associated with resident care. Must be in full compliance with all regulatory required vaccinations (including COVID-19, MMR, etc).
OSHA CLASSIFICATIONS
Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogen exposure to Latex, possible exposure to various drugs, chemicals, infectious or biological hazards. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change.
Work Location:
In personyour contributions.
Pay:
Up to $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
