RCA Resident Care Assistant; EVENING SHIFT

RCA Resident Care Assistant (EVENING SHIFT)

Masonicare at Wesley Heights

Shelton, CT

Evening 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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