What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Care Aide position at The Highlands at Pittsford?
Partnering with the Director of Laurelwood, Nurse Case Manager, and the other RCA team members, the primary purpose of this role is to assist our residents with their daily living activities and personal care.
Overall Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Resident Care:
RCA 2- NE-Pay Range: $17.00hr-$23.50hr. *Experienced based pay. Shift Differential offered- For Overnight shifts
Overall Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Resident Care:
- Assists residents with personal care and activities of daily living (ADL’s) as per Individual Service Plan.
- Assists in observing overall health status of residents and informing the Director or designee of issues.
- Safeguards medical records of residents, maintains confidentiality and upholds resident rights.
- Assists with recreational activities, as needed.
- Assists residents and dining services staff during meal service.
- Answers resident’s emergency call system promptly, evaluates the situation and resolves as needed, including contacting emergency personnel and/or physicians and families, and arranging for transportation for treatment as necessary.
- Listens and responds to resident concerns and reports issues to the proper discipline.
- Performs light housekeeping in apartments and common areas as needed.
- Assists with linen changes and personal laundry weekly and as needed per care schedule.
- Added responsibility for RCA II- Medication Administration:
- Assists with the administration of medications and treatments as per MD orders and documents assistance in accordance with HAP policies and procedures.
- Assists with the inventory, ordering and proper storage of medications.
RCA 2- NE-Pay Range: $17.00hr-$23.50hr. *Experienced based pay. Shift Differential offered- For Overnight shifts
Auto req ID
141BR
Area of Interest
Clinical Non-Nursing
Employment Status
Full-Time
Hours/Week
7am-3pm & /11pm-7am
Work Shift
Days/Nights
Salary : $17 - $24