What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part time Pm/Noc Resident Assistant/med tech-every other weekend and as needed. position at Pleasant Valley Assisted Living?
We're seeking Resident Care Assistants (RCA) caregiver/s to join us part time. Primarily every other weekend pm shift, with availability to cover alternative shifts such as over night as needed. This would be a great opportunity for a college student or someone looking for some supplemental income.
As a Caregiver, you will be responsible for ensuring that quality services are a way of life for our community where every associate’s interaction with residents and family members reflects our compassion and respect for our residents. A Caregiver is trained to provide personal care and related services to residents in the community according to documented, individualized service and care plans.
Starting wages will be higher for those with more experience. Please ensure you have detailed your caregiver experience in your resume or cover letter.
We offer:
- Competitive salary with paid time off accruing immediately and offering supplemental insurance
- Variety of hours/days of the week to work
- Fulfilling work experience
- Paid Training
- Paid Breaks
Duties:
- Obtains vital signs, records cares and medications, and notifies the supervising nurse of deviations per Individual Service Plan (ISP).
- May aid with the following:
- Bathing, assisting in dressing and undressing residents as needed.
- Assisting with grooming needs such as hair care
- Assist residents in ambulation in building
- Assist with toileting as needed.
- Assist in changing incontinent briefs and giving perennial care.
- Changing bed linens and making beds.
- Assisting in recording temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, as directed.
- Aiding in the delivery of specific core programs, such as falls, prevention, exercise, and others as identified, which will provide entertainment, socialization, exercise, relaxation, and fulfillment of spiritual needs to all residents
- Shares resident success stories and best practices to demonstrate the impact of improved quality of service provided.
- Reports any concerns or changes in resident’s physical, intellectual or emotional well-being to the RN.
- Creates and maintains resident records by documenting all medications properly, using proper notation on progress notes in an electronic medication record.
- Housekeeping and Safety Compliance Duties include cleaning assigned areas, following cleaning schedule, learning and demonstrating proper cleaning solutions, identifying solutions, displaying knowledge of solution apparatus, familiarizing self with Universal Work Precautions.
- Housekeeping duties may include, but are not limited to, laundering linens and personal clothing, cleaning bathrooms, taking out the trash, spot cleaning carpets, and changing light bulbs.
- May perform or assist with kitchen duties as necessary and requested by supervisor.
- Carries out special duties or projects as assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Follows the resident’s ISP as directed.
- Follows the daily tasks developed for each resident.
- Communicates with the appropriate supervisor about changes in the resident’s status and/or the home situation
- Utilizes standard precautions and infection control procedures.
- Follows written instructions and requests assistance and further instructions with new or unfamiliar situations.
- Prepares resident progress notes and submits this documentation in a timely manner.
- Assists the resident in maintaining a safe and clean environment for residents.
- Exhibits a caring and respectful attitude toward the resident and the resident’s property.
- Works with the Director and the rest of the operations team to build relationships and strong/professionial communication with residents and families
- Assists with activities and encourage resident engagement and participation
- Upholds confidentiality of residents and coworkers, HIPAA
- Attends mandatory trainings
- Adheres to all community and company policies
- Understands proper use of facility equipment.
- Regular and prompt work attendance.
- Reports observations concerning structural and equipment wear, defects, and malfunctions to the supervisor.
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must work well with elderly, families and co-workers
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred) Will train the right employee
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Float
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 16 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to pass a caregiver background check?
- How many years of caregiving experience do you have?
- List 2 or 3 dates you are available for an interview.
- What shift is your preference?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $19