Resident Care Associate

High School education preferred and may be required by the state
Must be at least 18 years of age to perform the personal care aspects of the RCA position
Previous experience working with elders or disabled individuals, preferred
Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing, preferred
Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available to our customers at peak service delivery days and times

Participates in the development of the Personalized Service Plans and updates; attends service plan review meetings with families as requested
Follows the hydration schedule established for the residents is maintained during the shift
Completes resident meal attendance sheets have been completed and any resident who has not dined in the dining room has been provided room service and / or accounted for
Knows and complies with all resident rights
Initiates, assigns, and assist with activities, as appropriate
Check all assigned residents daily for cleanliness, appropriate clothing, any continence issues and change in condition
Uses proper sanitary procedures and universal precautions
Checks on assigned resident rooms daily for general cleanliness and neatness and takes appropriate action; ensures high risk rooms are double checked
Assist with conducting laundry rooms, common areas – including bathrooms – checks for cleanliness and any exposed hazardous chemicals; and takes appropriate action (i.e. contacting housekeeping, personally cleaning the room, securing the chemicals)
Completes all ADLs for assigned residents according to the resident’s Personalized Service Plan (PSP)
Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly & immediately; takes appropriate action including resetting call bells

Previous experience working with elders or disabled individuals, preferred
Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing, preferred