Resident Care Assistant - 2nd Shift

Introduction

At Celebration Village Forsyth, we’re committed to improving the lives of our residents with compassionate care. If you’re seeking a career where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for individuals who share our dedication to providing excellent care and fostering a warm, family-like environment. Bring your skills to a place where you can grow and make a lasting impact.

The primary responsibility of the Resident Care Assistant (RCA) is to provide physical and psychosocial care to all residents in a manner that promotes dignity, choice, and individuality. The Resident Care Assistant reports to the shift supervisor as well as the Wellness Director.

• Provides all necessary care and services to assigned residents and assists other wellness department associates as needed.
• Works collaboratively with peers and other team members.
• Provides assistance with activities of daily living such as with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene (includes: shaving, oral care, nail care, hair care, foot care), toileting, eating, and ambulation/mobility.
• Maintains professional demeanor at all times when interacting with residents and families.
• Reports any suspected or witnessed instances of verbal, mental, or physical abuse to licensed staff immediately.
• Utilizes safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility.
• Washes residents’ laundry as needed.
• Understands and uses Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Standard Precautions, OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens standard, and follows established infection control procedures, hazardous communication, and other safety rules.
• Documents provision of services on company forms.
• Operates designated medical equipment, copy, scan, fax machines, and telephone.
• Escorts residents and coordinates internal transportation needs.
• Assists residents with personal correspondence/telephone use when requested.
• Observes and reports changes in residents’ physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to Wellness Director or supervisor, as needed.
• Conducts room checks and resident rounds.
• Monitors for environmental safety hazards.
• Respond to emergencies in a prompt and calm manner;
  Immediately reports such emergencies to the supervisor.
• Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
• Follows-up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns.

Non-Essential Functions of the Resident Care Assistant

• Participates in and supports the resident-centered activities program.
• Care for sensory enhancement devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids.
• Completes housekeeping tasks such as bed-making, linen changes, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning bathroom.
• Acts as ambassador and public relations representative to guests and other off-campus visitors.
• Copies special paperwork or forms.
• Assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escort residents to dining room, assist with set-up and clean tables, serve meals, bus tables, etc.).
• Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values and wisdom of the residents, and an understanding of the aging process.
• Collaborates with associates in other departments to assure necessary care and services are provided.
• Participates in projects or committees as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and mandatory in-services.

• Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
• Certification by state approved program, if required.
• Satisfactory completion of the company Resident Assistant skills competency checklist.
• Be in good physical health and free of communicable diseases;
  Lifting, bending, and pushing medication cart about residence is required.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Completion of drug testing and criminal background check upon hire and upon request of supervisor.
• Experience in Assisted Living preferred, but not required.

There is no greater way to elevate your career than by contributing your passion and skill to a senior living community. Grace Management, Inc. is committed to helping nurture a sense of belonging by helping you grow professionally. The quality of our communities is determined by the quality of our employees.