What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Care Assistant - Lancashire position at Virginia Health Services?
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Resident Care Assistant - Lancashire
Join us at Virginia Health Services, where your passion for compassionate care can transform lives. We commit to prioritizing quality of life and want to help you live your best life too!
Recognizing you have many options; Virginia Health Services is committed to investing in its team members and offers the following benefits:
- Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to ensure our team members are valued and rewarded for their hard work.
- Holiday pay is available for 11 worked holidays, paid at DOUBLE time.
- Paid time off and sick time available as you accrue it (no waiting period).
- Early wage access to some of your paycheck before payday with Netspend Earned Wage Access.
- Group health insurance that includes medical, dental, vision and an employee assistance program.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Referral program with the ability to earn as much as $1,500 for each new hire you refer.
- Training and development opportunities offered in-house at our state-of-the-art Employment, Enrichment and Education (EEE) Center.
We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration, ensuring every team member plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for those we serve. Together, let’s make a difference!
Locally owned and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia since 1963, Virginia Health Services believes that compassionate care is the foundation of a healthier future. Our commitment extends beyond traditional healthcare; we strive to create lasting relationships that empower individuals and families on their journey to wellness with dignity and respect.
Essential Duties and Qualifications
The Resident Care Assistant has the following responsibilities:
- Maintains resident rooms and nursing unit in accordance with infection control standards.
- Maintains confidentiality of all resident information.
- Complies with established policies and procedures.
- Provides a comfortable, clean and safe environment for residents and assures that Residents' Rights are honored and protected.
- Works with the interdisciplinary team to assist in achieving planned resident goals.
- Participates in orientation and in-service education programs
- Assumes duties at any Virginia Health Services unit/facility as required.
- Understands the function of the VHS Compliance Program, HIPAA Regulations and Privacy Policy as outlined in the employee handbook.
Qualifications and Requirements:
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Gerontological experience preferred.
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Ability to write simple correspondence.
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Ability to understand and carry out written and/or oral instructions.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Learn more about us at: http://www.vahs.com
Virginia Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status. We are a drug free workplace.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
