What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Care Attendant - .8 FTE - 2:00-10:30pm position at Mille Lacs Health System?
Summary
The Resident Care Attendant (RCA) is responsible for home services under the direction of the RN / LPN; may deliver routine personal care, perform simple routine procedures that are non-invasive and report unusual findings or concerns to the RN / LPN / Housing Manager. Incorporates and demonstrates the Lake Song philosophy and mission in daily performance of duties.
Job Duties
- The essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk (
- at the end of the bullet point.
- Assists with resident hygiene, nutrition, activity and treatments.
- Ensures residents needs and comfort are a priority when providing care.
- Ensures safety for residents in all situations.
- Follows policies and procedures of Lake Song Assisted Living.
- Ensures all documentation is completed on ResDex during each shift.
- Ensures all paperwork is turned in at end of shift is accurate and complete.
- Advocates for customers and families, notifies RN on-call appropriately.
- Attends infection control in-service once a year.
- Practices and follows infection control standards.
- Cleans resident rooms and all public areas on a regular basis noting and correcting any unsafe conditions.
- Ensures proper procedure is used when assisting residents with self-administration of meds.
- Assumes responsibility in an emergency until RN / 911 can be contacted.
- Attends 75% or more staff meetings and in-services; initials placed on meeting minutes of meetings that are not attended. (Located in Memory Care Med room)
- Ensures compliance with educational hours yearly.
- Able to work mandated shifts as required
- Performs additional duties as time permits (see job task list).
Required Education and Experience
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Salary : $16 - $25
