The Resident Care Associate provides the service and care required to each resident in a timely and efficient manner.
Principal Duties/Responsibilities:
Provides ongoing supervision of residents’ health related activities; complying with health care instructions explained by health care professionals and promptly and appropriately seeking and obtaining medical attention when needed
Recognizes and can assist in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation
Recognizes and reports a resident’s change of condition particularly as it relates to needing more time to deliver care
Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (bathing, grooming, hygiene, dressing, toileting, mobility/transfers, dining)
Participates in functional evaluation and service plan reviews
Removes, launders, folds, and properly returns resident linens and personal laundry
Serves residents food as directed, including feeding skills, if regulations permit
Receives and gives report of on-going shifts by oral and/or written log
Effectively handles resident behavioral expressions
Reacts calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Assures resident information is communicated to the staff through the report process and calendar (i.e. appointments, outings, etc.)
Efficiently documents and provides accurate record-keeping as appropriate
Checks all residents daily for cleanliness, appropriate clothing, and any continence issues
Uses proper sanitary procedures to wipe tables, and sweep and mop dining room and life enrichment kitchen after meals
Checks on resident rooms daily for general cleanliness and neatness; ensures high risk rooms are double checked
Communicates and documents residents’ material needs (i.e. briefs, clothing, toothpaste, pads, etc.)
Measures and accurately records vital signs (temperatures, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight and height) where appropriate as per state regulations
Accurately communicates and documents residents’ status
Assesses resident safety/risk in a proactive manner
Effectively communicates with residents, families and friends of residents
Accurately completes incident reports prior to the end of the working day
Participates with Programming staff and residents in daily programs and recreational activities as directed. Utilizes the program staff for assistance and supplies and activity boxes
Responds to emergencies and personal emergency response system and knows when to call for backup
Serves as mentor to new Resident Care Associates
Special projects/assignments as delegated
Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:
Must have current certification as a nursing assistant or have successfully completed the certified home health aide training program.
