Resident Care Aide

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in working with older adults desired.
• Must have a genuine desire to assist older adults with dementia.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provides resident care, monitoring, and assessing medical condition of residents and reporting changes to resident care manager.
• Develop and maintain an open relationship with residents of the community through regular interaction, encouragement and support.
• Serves meals, snacks, and beverages to residents and provides assistance in eating to those who need it.
• Performs housekeeping duties within the community.
• Affords assistance in organized activities.
• Assists in maintaining resident records through regular documentation.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to residents’ comfort and privacy.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents.
• Maintain knowledge of the needs of the elderly with dementia as well as the concepts of appropriate lifting and transferring techniques, infection control, disease prevention and emergency preparedness.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for residents and their families.