Resident Care Associate

Description

Viva at Gaffney is hiring a Resident Care Associate to join our team!

Shift Details : 1st - 2nd & 3rd Shift- Full Time/Part Time

Mon-Fri; Every other weekend required

The Resident Care Associate reports directly to the Resident Care Director, Viva Director or the Assistant Resident Care Director.

Purpose:

 The Resident Care Associate is responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services to a consistent group of residents and their families in our assisted living and Memory care . This role includes providing hands on care, physical and emotional support as outlined in each resident’s Personalized Service Plan (PSP) while maintaining a safe, comfortable home like environment. The Resident Care Associate is responsible for demonstrating all elements of wellness, remaining in accordance with federal, state and local standards and regulations and Viva policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents. 

 Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Vision Insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

Requirements

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

RESIDENT CARE

• Participates in the development of the Personalized Service Plans and updates; attends service plan review meetings 
• Follows the hydration schedule established for the residents is maintained during the shift
• Completes resident meal attendance sheets have been completed and any resident who has not dined in the dining room has been provided room service and / or accounted for.
• Knows and complies with all resident rights
• Initiates, assigns, and assist with activities, as appropriate
• Check all assigned residents daily for cleanliness, appropriate clothing, any continence issues and change in condition
• Uses proper sanitary procedures and universal precautions
• Checks on assigned resident rooms daily for general cleanliness and neatness and takes appropriate action; ensures high risk rooms are double checked
• Assist with conducting laundry rooms, common areas – including bathrooms – checks for cleanliness and any exposed hazardous chemicals; and takes appropriate action (i.e. contacting housekeeping, personally cleaning the room, securing the chemicals)
• Completes all ADLs for assigned residents according to the resident’s Personalized Service Plan (PSP)
• Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly & immediately; takes appropriate action including resetting call bells

Requirements:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION

• High School education preferred and may be required by the state
• Previous experience working with elders , preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age to perform the personal care aspects of the RCA position
• Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing, preferred
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours

Job Type: Full-Time/Part-time

Pay: $14 per hour