Resident Care Assistant - Personal Care

Make A Difference At Willow Valley Communities!

We're seeking Resident Care Assistants to create moments that positively impact others' lives. Does this describe you? If so, we are seeking someone like you to provide loving care to our residents who live in personal care.

Opportunities With Wvc :

• Continued career growth and education opportunities
• Use of our amenities, including our fitness center, spa, cafes, and swimming pools
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships
• Tm events and recognition
• Plus many more

Wage :

$15.00-$18.00 / hr based on experience

Responsibilities :

Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skills within the scope of practice, including answering call bells, intercom system to determine residents' needs in a timely manner.

Bathes, dresses, and grooms (nail care, shaving, etc.) residents.

Toilets residents according to schedule and as needed.

Transports residents or assists residents to walk. Utilizes wheelchair foot pedals appropriately when transporting and stores them in wheelchair bag or in resident closet when not in use.

Takes / records in pointclickcare (pcc) resident's temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rates, pulse oxygen, height, and weight as directed. Also records showers given to the resident in pcc.

Administers, reorders, and monitors expiration dates on medication, as needed.

Collects specimens as directed by the nursing staff.

Assists with answering the telephone, arranging appointments and transportation, and gathering needed documentation for resident appointments.

Changes bed linens, handles soiled linens and incontinent supplies appropriately to maintain infection control standards.

Keeps resident rooms, common areas, and spa rooms neat and clean.

Receives report from exiting shift and gives oncoming shift report.

Identifies and reports promptly any resident skin care issues, medical or behavioral concerns, and / or noted changes in resident condition to the nurse.

Initiates and participates in resident therapeutic engagement opportunities, including linked senior, where appropriate.

Assists with giving guidance to newly hired nursing assistants and resident care assistants using proper procedures and protocol.

Qualifications :

High school diploma or general education degree (ged)

Care experience is preferred; excellent customer service skills required.

Hours Per Week :

Part time

Schedule :

Part time all shifts

Includes every other weekend and every other holiday

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