RCA Resident Care Assistant (NIGHT SHIFT)
Masonicare at Wesley Heights
Shelton, CT
Night Shift / 24hrs/wk / EOW
Summary of Position:
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provides assistance with essential activities of daily living and personal care to residents based on age, needs and abilities of the resident:
- bathing;
- dressing and undressing;
- ambulating;
- toileting;
- assistance with meals and nourishment's;
- personal hygiene (shaving, dental hygiene, nail, hair and foot care);
- transferring using proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices; and
- care of ADL devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids
2. Provides assistance with instrumental activities of daily living to residents based on age, needs and abilities of the resident:
- 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 the resident and coordinating internal transportation needs; and
- assisting with mail delivery and correspondence
3. Medication Assistance:
- assists the resident with self-administration of medications, through cueing only
4. Health Maintenance and Monitoring Tasks:
- observes and reports changes in the residents' physical condition and
cognitive/emotional status to ALSA Supervisor or Director of Assisted Living Services,
as needed;
- conducts room checks on resident rounds;
- monitors for environmental safety hazards;
- records incidents, errors or accidents; and
- records resident and resident related events
5. Dining:
- assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escorting residents, set-up and clean-up, serving meals)
6. Activity Program:
- responsible for participating in and supporting the resident centered activity program
7. Emergency Preparedness:
- responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations
8. Performs other duties as required.
Leadership:
- is a resident advocate at all times;
- follows policy concerning confidentiality;
- plans and completes duties with minimal direction from supervisor;
- works collaboratively with colleagues;
- uses tactful, diplomatic communication in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations;
- follows up with appropriate staff, resident or others regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns;
- acts as ambassador to guest and other off-campus visitors; and
- maintains certifications required for employment
Administrative: *completes required written documentation concerning resident care and activities during shift
Other Duties: *demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process;
- attends and participates in staff, educational and committee meetings to update knowledge, techniques, guidelines and regulations;
- assists with quality assurance programs; and
- assists with orientation and training of new staff
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Post High School Vocational / Specialized Training
Experience: On the Job Training
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Current State of Connecticut CNA certificate; CPR Certification preferred.
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