Resident Care Assistant - Full Time Nights

Job Details

Job Location:

Harvest Pointe
- Hastings, MI 49058

Education Level: High School

Job Shift: Nights 12 Hour 6p - 6a

Shift: 6:00PM to 6:00AM
- Full Time Schedule with Rotating Weekends.

• Base Rate - $18.73 - $20.66 per hour based on experience
• Additional $2.00 per hour for shift differential on night shift
• Additional $2.00 per hour for weekend differential

• Accrue generous Paid Time Off
• MERS Defined Benefit Pension program
• MERS 457 Supplemental Program
• Longevity Bonuses
• Free Short Term Disability
• Generous benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Voluntary Life Insurance for both part-time and full-time employees
• Referral Bonuses

JOB DESCRIPTON

JOB TITLE:

Resident Care Assistant

REPORTS TO:

Director of Harvest Pointe

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide the residents with routine daily care in accordance with our nursing, dietary aide, housekeeping and laundry procedures as may be directed by your supervisors.

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY:

As a Resident Care Assistant you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

A high school education or equivalent is desired.

• Ensure Residents identity before administering treatments, serving meals, returning laundry etc., as necessary.
• Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.
• Keep proper care records and report any change in health or behavior to the supervisor.
• Report all accidents / incidents you observe on the shift as per policy and procedure.

• Provide resident care per the resident centered service plan.
• Medication management for residents.
• Greet residents and escort them to their room. Assist with activities of daily living.
• Assist with Admission, Transfer and Discharge functions for the residents.
• Participate and receive the shift exchange report upon reporting for duty.
• Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Assist with activities of daily lives following resident centered services plan.
• Maintain intake and output records as instructed and per resident centered services plan.
• Answer resident calls promptly.
• Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes and per resident centered services plan.
• Identify activities that appeal to the resident and encourage socialization and participation in those activities.

• Assist residents in dining area taking into account any special dietary needs and personal preferences.
• Handle and prepare foods and fluids in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Set up and clear dining tables. Clean dining rooms after meal time, including washing linens and dishes.
• Assist with prepping food as requested, taking orders, serving dining meals and drinks.
• Handle and prepare foods and fluids in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor.

• Clean living rooms, restrooms, laundry rooms, and common areas.
• Complete requested Laundry services.
• Contribute to a clean, well-organized and pleasant environment for all residents.

• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors.
• Follow work assignments and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.
• Cooperate with inter‑departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that all services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Create and maintain as atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and…