Resident Care Attendant- Lake Song-.5 Days / Evenings

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)

Performs additional duties as time permits (see job task list).

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or

responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any

time with or without notice. Employee will comply with all Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) policies, including safety

policies, procedures, and rules. All will be expected to report unsafe conditions to a member of management.

Required Education and Experience

covered.

shadowing with another RCA is required.

Song. In addition, must be able to report concerns or changes.

Must be familiar with utilization of computer. Experience in office suite strongly preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

Position Type is caregiver and expected hours depend on position each person holds.

Supervisory Responsibility

Position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Company Benefits Overview

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