What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Care Assistant position at Alternative Living, Inc DBA Twin Cities Pavilion?
Major Responsibility
Coordination of all resident services to assure provision of total quality care.
Duties
1. Disseminate facility brochures and establish network with discharge planners of local hospitals, home health agencies, hospice organizations and other health related entities providing services to the community’s elder population.
2. As instructed by the Facility Director, meet with potential residents and/or their family/sponsor to discuss facility services, availability, and conduct tours as requested.
3. As instructed by the Facility Director, respond to telephone inquiries regarding services and vacancies.
4. In consultation with Facility Director, conduct residency assessment to determine appropriateness of placement. This will include re-assessment of residents returning from hospital, nursing home or rehabilitative care. Final approval will be made by the Facility Director.
5. Assist new residents and/or family/sponsor to complete contract. Review all applicable rules for residency as well as resident rights. Establish and maintain resident logs.
6. Provide orientation to all new residents as well as ongoing support as needed through transition period.
7. Coordinate with staff RN for completion of monthly assessments for residents.
8. Coordinate with designated LTC agency/Case Manager for development, review, and maintenance of resident Care Plans.
9. With the Facility Director, provide counseling and address questions and concerns of residents and their family/sponsor. Issues for counseling may include, but are not limited to, health changes, personal care/hygiene, housekeeping, behavior issues, medical care/access, and changes in facility policies and procedures.
10. Coordinate with hospice agency in the event of resident impending death.
11. Remain current on all applicable regulatory requirements.
12. Maintain open communication with the Facility Director to assure continuity of services and quality care for each of the residents.
13. All other duties as assigned by the Facility Director.
Conditions of Employment
This position requires the ability to provide the services and care required by ECC Licensure Standards. Must successfully complete an AHCA Level II Background Screening. Current certification in First Aide and CPR required. Abide by all statutes related to HIPPA and Confidentiality. This position requires a high level of confidentiality. You are to keep information safeguarded and confidential.
Qualifications
Must be of good and stable character with a minimum of a high school education. Must possess the ability to read and accurately maintain records as assigned. Must be patient, caring and able to perform with minimum supervision, have good listening skills, communicate in a professional manner, and the ability to work cooperatively with other staff on facility projects. Ability to follow written and oral instructions necessary to complete tasks. Work schedule will be determined by the facility’s needs and as determined by the Facility Director. Strong leadership skills.
Personal Appearance
Must be clean and neat at all times. Business dress is the recommended clothing attire. Scrubs should be worn when covering Resident Aide position. Skirts more than 2" above the knee are prohibited.
Special Requirements
Must be able to work with little or no supervision. Must be capable of managing time and prioritizing effectively and efficiently to assure assigned tasks are completed within time allowed and in a manner that assures quality work. Must possess strong oral and written grammatical skills. Must utilize discretion with all issues related to residents and their families/sponsors.
Wage Scale
Starting wage is $17.00 per hour. Increases will be determined by merit, length of service and budgetary constraints and not to exceed 3% per year.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17