Resident Care Assistant- Full Time Evening Shifts Open

Position Summary

The primary purpose of your job position is to foster independence and promote socialization for each resident of the Enriched Housing Program. Assist residents with activities of daily living and housekeeping duties as indicated by the Resident’s Individual Service Plan.

Essential Job Functions

• Aid residents with Activities of Daily Living at all levels including Assisted, Enhanced, and Special Needs Levels of Care.
• Prepare and maintain documentation/records of services performed.
• Perform light housekeeping duties such as trash removal, laundry, and bed making.
• Consult/report to nurse supervisor on Resident’s needs and any changes in Resident’s status.
• Attend and participate in mandatory meetings, in-services, and additional training.
• Serve between meal and bed time snacks as needed.
• Assist the LPN Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, Case Manager/Nurse Manager, and/or Assistant Executive Director in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating resident care services.
• Participate in and receive the shift report upon reporting for duty.
• Weigh and measure residents as instructed.
• Assist with dining service during mealtime.
• Assist with Life Enrichment Activities as directed.

Other Job Functions

• Must wear employee badge at all times while on-the-job.
• Must report to work on time, adhere to attendance policy and punch in and out for all meal breaks.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding information about Resident, co-workers, vendors, family members and visitors.
• Meet with other Nurse Manager/Case Manager/Assistant Executive Director on a regularly scheduled basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and the improvement of services.
• Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident to the LPN Supervisor, and/or Shift Supervisor.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to the nurse supervisor.
• Respond to resident calls promptly and calls from the Personal Emergency Response System (PERS).
• Clean, disinfect, and return all resident care equipment to its designated storage area after each use.
• Wear and use safety equipment and supplies as required.
• Immediately notify the LPN Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, Nurse Manager, Case Manager and/or Assistant Executive Director of any resident eloping/missing from the community.
• Operate all equipment in a safe manner and report defective equipment to supervisor.
• Ensure that all Resident’s rights are upheld.

Qualifications of the Position

• At least 1 year experience working in assisted living facility assisting residents with daily living activities.
• Licenses/Certifications: HHA or PCA certification preferred.

Conditions of Employment

• Work is performed in a clean, well lit, Community setting.
• Employee must be able to perform essential job functions (reasonable accommodation may apply).
• Physical Requirements refer to attached Physical Requirements form.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by Cloverwood.
• May be requested to assist in the evacuation of Residents or perform other procedures to protect the safety of Residents, visitors and team members during emergency situations.

Pay Range

$18 - $22 per hour