Resident Care Tech- Hillcrest (FT- 0.9 FTE, Day Shift)

Resident Care Tech

The Resident Care Tech of the assisted living facility works as a team member with other staff on the delivery of resident care in order to facilitate resident satisfaction, facility efficiency, and provider productivity. The Resident Care Tech assists with the day-to-day needs of the residents related to comfort, mobility, medication assistance, and ADLs. To promote safety, the Resident Care Tech assists residents with attendance at activities, appointments, and meals.

Minimum Qualifications :

Required

• American Heart Association BLS required within two (2) months of hire
• ServSafe required within two (2) months of hire

Preferred

Essential Job Functions :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Schedule Requirements :

Physical Requirements :

Lifting (Repeatedly 50 pounds) : Exerting force occasionally and / or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.

Sit (Occasionally) : Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Stand (Repeatedly) : Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Walk (Repeatedly) : Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.

Climb (Rarely) : Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.

Twist / Bend / Stoop / Kneel (Repeatedly) : Twisting, bending, and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.

Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly) : Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.

Push / Pull (Repeatedly) : Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously) : Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.

Vision (Continuously) : Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.

Cognitive Skills (Continuously) : Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.

Exposures (Continuously) : Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases are caused by contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses. Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.