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Resident Assistant

Highland Cove Retirement Community
Salt Lake City, UT
$75 an hour
Full-time

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
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