Resident Care Attendant - Evenings (40 hours per period)

Summary

The Resident Care Attendant (RCA) is responsible for home services under the direction of the RN / LPN; may deliver routine personal care, perform simple routine procedures that are non-invasive and report unusual findings or concerns to the RN / LPN / Housing Manager. Incorporates and demonstrates the Lake Song philosophy and mission in daily performance of duties.

Job Duties

• The essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk (
• ) at the end of the bullet point.
• Assists with resident hygiene, nutrition, activity and treatments.
• Ensures residents needs and comfort are a priority when providing care.
• Ensures safety for residents in all situations.
• Follows policies and procedures of Lake Song Assisted Living.
• Ensures all documentation is completed on ResDex during each shift.
• Ensures all paperwork is turned in at end of shift is accurate and complete.
• Advocates for customers and families, notifies RN on-call appropriately.
• Attends infection control in-service once a year.
• Practices and follows infection control standards.
• Cleans resident rooms and all public areas on a regular basis noting and correcting any unsafe conditions.
• Ensures proper procedure is used when assisting residents with self-administration of meds.
• Assumes responsibility in an emergency until RN / 911 can be contacted.
• Attends 75% or more staff meetings and in-services; initials placed on meeting minutes of meetings that are not attended. (Located in Memory Care Med room)
• Ensures compliance with educational hours yearly.
• Able to work mandated shifts as required
• Performs additional duties as time permits (see job task list).

Required Education and Experience

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