** Resident Care Assistant / Caregiver**

** Robinwood Landing Memory Care**

** Lansing, MI**

**General Statement of Position**

Under general supervision, provides assistance in the personal care and protection of the residents in assisted living.

**Essential Functions**

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

* Know and understand the vision, purpose, values and goals of Anthem Memory Care.

* Cares for residents in the community adhering to all facility policies and procedures;

* Provides assistance in resident care including cleaning and bathing, personal hygiene, dressing residents, bed making, taking blood pressure, assisting in ambulating, grooming, helping to activities and other functions;

* Reports unusual symptoms and problems of residents to supervisors immediately;

* Monitors the emergency call system for emergency calls and responds appropriately;

* Cooperates with the dining staff and provides general assistance with resident meals and clean-up; may set tables, serve meals, clear tables and straighten dining room after meals;

* Assists lead resident assistants and other staff, as needed;

* Maintains daily records;

* Assists with emergencies and with safety instruction for residents such as fire drills, etc.;

* Answers telephones using Anthem telephone techniques and assists visitors in an assertively friendly manner;

* Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with the community safety program;

* Provides effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers;

* Attends in-service training workshops, seminars, and meetings;

* Promotes and protects the rights of all residents;

* Performs other related essential duties as required.

**Minimum Training and Experience**

* A high school education

* Some vocational/technical training in the nursing field preferred

* At least five months experience in a related field

* OR any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

**Certification and Clearance Requirements**

* Requires First Aid and CPR certification through the American Red Cross;

* Must receive criminal records clearance from the Department of Justice and FBI;

* Must have health screening and T.B. / CXR clearance.