Resident Care Aide

Ability to assist residents with Daily Living Activities as needed that may include meal assistance, grooming, medication management, showering, dressing/undressing, toileting, skin care.

Ability to use hands, arms and fingers in repeated motions that include ability to feel or operate objects, tools, or controls including grasping and turning motions.

Ability to move and walk quickly and steadily in an emergency situation.

Ability to assist with wheelchair transport of resident(s).

Ability to apply/utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.

Responsible for responding immediately to residents’ requests.

Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), according to their plan of care, individual needs and care preferences.

Notifies Supervisor of changes in residents conditions or needs

Maintains facility standards for resident care

Assists with service in the dining room for all meals as needed. Maintain facility standards for service and customer focus techniques.

Informs nurse responsible for the care of resident and document duties performed as necessary before leaving for break or end of shift.

Observes and practices confidentiality of resident information and privacy when performing job d uties.

Performs assigned duties according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this position and for all staff members of this facility.

Attends facility meetings, staff meetings and required or preferred in-services.

Generates and develops ideas which improve the quality of care for residents or increase position productivity and satisfaction.

Performs all position duties according to safety rules and practices required for this position and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents and visitors.

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference them.