Position Summary
The Resident Assistant / Care Aide delivers quality assisted living services focused on maximizing resident’s individual capabilities in accordance with all laws, regulations and Century Park standards.
Reports to Resident Care Director.
Qualifications
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- One (1) year experience in senior services preferred
- Must have State Trained Nursing Assistant certification (if required by State)
- CNA certification or Home Health Aide certification preferred
- Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during Orientation. Certification must remain current during employment.
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Assists residents with activities of daily living as designated in care plan dressing, toileting, hair care, bathing)
- Reads 24 hour log at beginning of shift
- Makes routine rounds as scheduled and checks with residents to ensure care needs are being met
- Assists residents with clothing choices appropriate for the day’s weather, clean and stain free
- Assists with incontinent residents, routinely checking clothing and linens to keep residents clean and dry
- Assists resident with ambulation and use of walkers, canes, wheelchairs, etc.
- Assists residents during meal times in the dining area
- Encourages residents to participate in activities
- Shampoos hair weekly if not done by beautician
- Makes beds daily and perform light housekeeping duties in resident apartments and common areas as designated
- Prepares residents for activities, meals, appointments, etc.
- Delivers meals and assists with set up or feeding as needed
- Verifies residents are present for meals and checks on those not attending unless notified otherwise in advance
- Reports all changes in resident conditions to Nurse, Resident Care Director or Executive Director
- Welcomes new residents and assists with adjustment to community
- Assists residents with packing / unpacking (storing, labeling and inventorying belongings upon move in)
- Compliant with infection control guidelines
Additional Requirements
- Must enjoy serving seniors
- Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm as well as a willingness to handle difficult residents
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Must perform efficiently and effectively with little to no supervision
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and / or confidential information
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Park’s Code of Ethics and completes all required compliance training
30+ days ago