RCA Resident Care Assistant (EVENING SHIFT) job at Masonicare Shelton, CT, US

Job Description

RCA Resident Care Assistant (EVENING SHIFT) Job Location: Shelton, Connecticut

RCA Resident Care Assistant (EVENING SHIFT)

Masonicare at Wesley Heights

Shelton, CT

Evening Shift / 24hrs/wk / EOW

Summary of Position:

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, assists residents with activities of daily living and personal care to maximize independence, freedom of choice and quality of life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides assistance with essential activities of daily living and personal care to residents based on age, needs and abilities of the resident:

*bathing;

*dressing and undressing;

*ambulating;

*toileting;

*assistance with meals and nourishment's;

*personal hygiene (shaving, dental hygiene, nail, hair and foot care);

*transferring using proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices; and

*care of ADL devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids

Provides assistance with instrumental activities of daily living to residents based on age, needs and abilities of the resident:

*placing and/or receiving telephone calls;

*performing light housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning

bathroom, bed making and bed changes;

*assisting with laundry;

*escorting the resident and coordinating internal transportation needs; and

*assisting with mail delivery and correspondence

Medication Assistance:

*assists the resident with self-administration of medications, through cueing only

Health Maintenance and Monitoring Tasks:

*observes and reports changes in the residents' physical condition and

cognitive/emotional status to ALSA Supervisor or Director of Assisted Living Services,

as needed;

*conducts room checks on resident rounds;

*monitors for environmental safety hazards;

*records incidents, errors or accidents; and

*records resident and resident related events

Dining:

*assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escorting residents, set-up and clean-up, serving meals)

Activity Program:

*responsible for participating in and supporting the resident centered activity program

Emergency Preparedness:

*responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations

Performs other duties as required.

Leadership:

*is a resident advocate at all times;

*follows policy concerning confidentiality;

*plans and completes duties with minimal direction from supervisor;

*works collaboratively with colleagues;

*uses tactful, diplomatic communication in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations;

*follows up with appropriate staff, resident or others regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns;

*acts as ambassador to guest and other off-campus visitors; and

*maintains certifications required for employment

Administrative: *completes required written documentation concerning resident care and activities during shift

Other Duties: *demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process;

*attends and participates in staff, educational and committee meetings to update knowledge, techniques, guidelines and regulations;

*assists with quality assurance programs; and

*assists with orientation and training of new staff

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Post High School Vocational / Specialized Training

Experience: On the Job Training

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Current State of Connecticut CNA certificate; CPR Certification preferred.

Job ID: 14433

Share this Job

Share this job with your friends and connections.

Facebook
X
LinkedIn
Email

Job Alerts

Email Address

Areas of Interest Search for a category, location, or category/location pair, select a term from the suggestions, and click "Add".

Job Tags

Daily paid, Work experience placement, Shift work,

Similar Jobs

3A Composites Display and Graphic Arts Americas

Production Supervisor Job at 3A Composites Display and Graphic Arts Americas

...Job Description Production Supervisor Location: Benton, Kentucky Reports to: Production Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Purpose : The Production Supervisor is a critical role to overall plant operations. This individual is responsible for taking full...

Beast Mode Truckin

Class A Dedicated Truck Driver - Home Weekends Job at Beast Mode Truckin

...Class A Drivers with at least 6 months experience are requested to apply. You will be running a dedicated national account running the North Central Regional and home WEEKLY on the weekends!! Job Details ~ Running lanes are the North Central Regional IA, IL...

EZ Stop

EZ Stop Store Team Member Job at EZ Stop

...such as standing, reaching, bending, and lifting up to 35 pounds Ability to work various shifts and overtime as needed Must be 16 years or older Benefits: Competitive pay Employee discounts Opportunities for career advancement Comprehensive...

VIP Staffing

Pipefitter Job at VIP Staffing

...We are now hiring for Pipefitters for a manufacturing facility in New Braunfels, TX. These are long-term positions starting ASAP! Please submit your resume to this posting and call our office at (***) ***-****. NO TRAVEL OR PER DIEM. Pay: up to $30/hr Schedule:...

FedEx Services

Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like) Job at FedEx Services

...employment! ~ Generous paid time off program - work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year! ~ Medical, dental and vision benefits... ...Warehouse duties include loading, unloading, and sorting of packages of various sizes. Part time Federal Express Corporation (FEC)...