Come Be apart of our 5-Star Team! Come be a part of our Community and Make a Difference in the lives of our Residents!

Full Time & Part Time shifts available

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• ADL's for Resident Care.
• Lift, turn, move, position, transfer and transport residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, vehicles, etc.; assist resident with walking with or without self-help devices.
• Respond to resident calls promptly. Ensure call cords are within reach of residents. Ensure residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
• Change bed linens, make beds (occupied and unoccupied); keep linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under the resident; provide extra covers as requested.
• Routinely checks on residents to ensure personal care needs are being met. Turn bedfast residents at least every two (2) hours.
• Perform restorative, rehabilitative and special treatments procedures as instructed. Applies slings, ace bandages, and braces as instructed. Provide Range of Motion exercises.
• Assist resident in preparing for activity and social programs, meals, appointments, medical tests, etc.
• Prepare residents for meals and perform after meal care; take to bathroom, wash hands and face, transport to and from, brush teeth, clean dentures, etc.
• Observe and record intake of food and fluids; report changes in eating habits.
• Serve food trays, assist with feeding as indicated (cutting foods, feeding, orienting to food items and placement and temperatures). Keep water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water and within easy reach of the resident. Serve snacks.
• Weigh and measure residents as instructed. Measure and record temperatures, pulse, and respirations (TPRs), as instructed. Observe and report symptoms, reactions, and changes, such as the presence of pressure areas, bedsores, and skin tears.
• Participate in and receive nursing reports at shift changes. Assist with carrying out the service plan document (AL) or care plan document (HC), through the point of care application.
• Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that nursing service can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift. Ensures resident rooms are comfortable temperature, lighting, ventilation, etc.
• Detect and correct situations that have a high probability of causing accidents or injuries to resident.
• Follow established standards and procedures; follow work assignments and schedules.
• Maintain a positive, friendly and courteous attitude toward residents, coworkers and guests at all times. Greet residents, guests and coworkers; introduce yourself and new residents to coworkers and roommates, etc.
• Promote team work within department and between departments to ensure smooth operations and quality service to residents, coworkers and guests, including assisting when and where ever needed, treating all residents, coworkers and guests as your valued customer, communicating with coworkers to keep them informed of events, changes, and operations in a friendly, professional manner while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
• Follow and remain current on issues related to safety and health, which includes but is not limited to, knowing how to properly use all chemicals in work area, knowing where SDS and other safety information, use protective equipment and supplies, and follow the policies and procedures of the Disaster Plan Manual.
• Practice sterile procedures and Standard Precautions, such as washing hands before and after resident care, wearing gloves, etc. Disinfecting resident care equipment, wheelchairs, bed rails, etc. Properly disposes of personal protective equipment.
• Return supplies and equipment to designated storage areas. Keeps work area clean, floors dry and clear, keeps resident rooms orderly.

We are growing and currently seeking Resident Care Aide candidates!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must successfully pass the criminal background check.
• Must have personality attuned to the requirements of meeting the needs of the elderly.
• Must be able to handle a multiplicity of routine tasks, following specific instructions carefully and general instructions completely.
• This requires the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally as well as in writing.
• Must be familiar with different types of equipment, including Hoyer lift, tub lift, geri-chair, lap lock, wheel chairs, etc.