RCA Resident Care Assistant; DAY SHIFT

Location:

Masonicare at Middlewoods of Farmington - Farmington, CT

Day Shift / 10 hrs/week (7am-12pm shift Sunday & Monday)

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, assists residents with activities of daily living and personal care to maximize independence, freedom of choice, and quality of life.

• Assists residents with essential activities of daily living and personal care based on age, needs and abilities:
  • Bathing
  • Dressing and undressing
  • Ambulating
  • Toileting
  • Assistance with meals and nourishment
  • Personal hygiene (shaving, dental hygiene, nail, hair and foot care)
  • Transferring using proper body mechanics and assistive devices
  • Care of ADL devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids
• Assists residents with instrumental activities of daily living:
  • Placing and/or receiving telephone calls
  • Performing light housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning bathroom, bed making and bed changes
  • Assisting with laundry
  • Escorting residents and coordinating internal transportation needs
  • Assisting with mail delivery and correspondence
• Medication assistance: assist resident with self‑administration of medications through cueing only
• Health maintenance and monitoring tasks:
  • Observe and report changes in residents’ physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to ALSA Supervisor or Director of Assisted Living Services as needed
  • Conduct room checks on resident rounds
  • Monitor for environmental safety hazards
  • Record incidents, errors or accidents and resident‑related events
• Dining: assist with activities related to dining (escorting residents, set‑up and clean‑up, serving meals)
• Activity program: participate in and support resident‑centered activity program
• Emergency preparedness: respond to and act appropriately in emergency or disaster situations
• Perform other duties as required

• Act as resident advocate at all times
• Follow policy concerning confidentiality
• Plan and complete duties with minimal direction from supervisor
• Work collaboratively with colleagues
• Use tactful, diplomatic communication in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations
• Follow up with appropriate staff, resident or others regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns
• Act as ambassador to guests and other off‑campus visitors
• Maintain certifications required for employment

• Complete required written documentation concerning resident care and activities during shift

• Show appreciation of the heritage, values and wisdom of residents and understanding of aging process
• Attend and participate in staff, educational and committee meetings to update knowledge, techniques, guidelines and regulations
• Assist with quality assurance programs
• Assist with orientation and training of new staff

Education: Post High School Vocational / Specialized Training

Experience: On the Job Training

Current State of Connecticut CNA certificate; CPR Certification preferred.

Read, write and speak English. Ability to interact with all types of individuals;
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet individual resident care needs;
Ability to read resident care plans, document resident condition and enter data onto appropriate logs/forms or enter information into computer database.

This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Day Shift / 10 hrs/week