Resident Assistant / Caregiver
Department: Nursing
Purpose:
The Resident Assistant / Caregiver provides nursing services to residents in the assigned work area in compliance with current applicable federal, state, local and facility standards, guidelines and regulations and as may be directed by the Administrator to assure that the highest degree of quality health care of our residents is maintained at all times.
Primary Job Duties:
- Assists in promoting comfort and general well-being of residents. Use time effectively, work with thoroughness and be accurate in how he/she performs with job tasks assigned.
- Assists residents with dressing, grooming, shower, walking, reality orientation and encouraging and assisting with independence with activities of daily living.
- Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies and procedures and as instructed by the supervisor in a manner designed to emphasize resident safety and comfort.
- Assisted living residents utilize the call system in case they require assistance, staff is to answer promptly when call system is being utilized and/or alerts are alarming. Keep constant communication between other staff members to inform of location and be prepared when called upon. i.e. emergency bag, DNR list, etc.
- Document care, medications and treatment assistance thoroughly, accurately and in a timely manner according to guidelines set forth by supervisor.
- Practices safe work habits with all equipment used for and by the residents.
- Promotes resident safety as well as prevent fire hazards and assist with evacuation in the event of an emergency.
- Maintain knowledge of all personal care procedures and equipment use as indicated by Wellness Coordinator.
- Provides and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positivity to ensure a calm environment throughout the unit.
- Ensure that resident’s rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage a complaint, are followed at all times. Report all complaints including alleged resident abuse to your supervisor immediately.
- Performs laundry and housekeeping duties as they apply to the personal care of
- the residents according to the procedures assigned by the Wellness Coordinator.
- Assists with the cooking, and serving of meals in dining area and with trays to
resident rooms when applicable. Provide snacks if applicable.
- Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information to assure resident rights are protected.
- Staff is in charge of ordering medications in a timely manner and communicating with other staff/supervisor if any problems arise.
- Staff to perform alert check’s and document.
- Assures that established smoking regulations are followed by personnel, visitors, and residents.
- All other duties as assigned by the Wellness Coordinator/Administrator to fulfill resident needs.
Educational and Experience Requirements:
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- First aide certification. (Must be kept active)
- Certified Nurse Assistant by State of California recommended
- If CNA, must keep certification ACTIVE at all times.
- Previous experience working as a nurse assistant is preferred but not required.
- At least 1 year experience.
Working Conditions:
- May be exposed to infectious waste and disease (including HBV and HIV).
- Moves throughout nursing facility throughout workday.
- Must be able to cope with emotional and hostile, families, guests, staff and other visitors.
- Will be required to work after regular work hours, on holidays, and on weekends.
- May be required to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
Equipment Used:
Telephone, fax, copier, nail clippers, scales - chair, bed, floor, glucometer, syringes/needles, medicine/TX carts, BP cuff, stethoscope, thermometers, beds - rails and positioning, wheelchair, germ-chair, walkers, hangar pump, suction machine, oxygen tanks and tubing, restraints, walkers, canes, foley catheters, special splints on residents, nebulizer, gait belts, and fire extinguisher.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Experience:
- Assisted living: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
