Resident Aide to CNA

Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center -

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around."

Join the outstanding team at Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center, where our core values of excellence, compassion, dedication, humility, and a relentless drive for improvement shape everything we do. At Polaris, making every resident feel genuinely cared for is our highest priority. We are committed to creating a dynamic environment that nurtures your professional growth and personal development, ensuring that you don't just occupy a position but build a fulfilling career with abundant opportunities for advancement. We have tirelessly established ourselves as the premier place of employment in the industry, and now we invite you to be a vital part of our mission to make a difference. Your journey to excellence starts here—come add your unique touch to our exceptional team!

A Resident Assistant, or Resident Care Partner, is responsible for  helping residents complete daily tasks . Their duties include overseeing fun activities for residents, assisting residents in a non-clinical aspect.

Responsibilities :

• The Resident Assistant / Care Aide delivers quality assisted living services focused on maximizing resident’s individual capabilities in accordance with all laws, regulations and Century Park standards
• Reports to Director of Nursing / Assistant Director of Nursing
• Assists residents with activities of daily living as designated in care plan (i.e., dressing, toileting, hair care, bathing)
• Makes routine rounds as scheduled and checks with residents to ensure care needs are being met (non clinical)
• Assists residents with clothing choices appropriate for the day’s weather, clean and stain free
• Assists with incontinent residents, routinely checking clothing and linens to keep residents clean and dry
• Assists resident with ambulation and use of walkers, canes, wheelchairs, etc
• Assists residents during meal times in the dining area
• Encourages residents to participate in activities
• Makes beds daily and perform light housekeeping duties in resident apartments and common areas as designated
• Prepares residents for activities, meals, appointments, etc
• Delivers meals and assists with set up or feeding as needed
• Verifies residents are present for meals and checks on those not attending unless notified otherwise in advance
• Reports all changes in resident conditions to Nurse, Resident Care Director or Executive Director
• Welcomes new residents and assists with adjustment to community
• Assists residents with packing / unpacking (storing, labeling and inventorying belongings upon move in)
• Compliant with infection control guidelines
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and / or confidential information

Must Have Qualities :

Compassionate and patient demeanor : Ability to provide care with empathy and understanding towards residents' needs.

Physical strength and dexterity : To safely assist residents with transfers and personal care activities.

Attention to detail : Accurately recording resident information and observations.

Basic medical knowledge : Understanding medical terminology and basic nursing procedures.

Teamwork skills : Collaborating effectively with other healthcare staff to provide quality care.