Resident Care Associate

Overview

Viva at Gaffney is hiring a Resident Care Associate to join our team!

1st - 2nd & 3rd Shift - Full Time/Part Time. Mon-Fri;
Every other weekend required.

• Participates in the development of the Personalized Service Plans and updates; attends service plan review meetings
• Follows the hydration schedule established for the residents is maintained during the shift
• Completes resident meal attendance sheets and ensures residents who have not dined in the dining room have been provided room service and/or accounted for
• Knows and complies with all resident rights
• Initiates, assigns, and assists with activities, as appropriate
• Checks 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
• Assists with conducting laundry rooms and common areas — including bathrooms — checks for cleanliness and any exposed hazardous chemicals; takes appropriate action (e.g., 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 and immediately; takes appropriate action including resetting call bells

• Education/Experience/Licensure-Certification:
  High School education preferred and may be required by the state
• Previous experience working with elders, preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age to perform the personal care aspects of the RCA position
• Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing, preferred
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Vision Insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

Pay: $14 per hour