Job Description
Job Description
Alden Court Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Center
Resident Care Assistant
Reports to : Registered / Licensed Nursing Personnel, Nursing Supervisor Department :
All shifts available 7-3 : 30pm, 3-11 : 30pm, 11p-7 : 30am
Part time or Full time
Facility will assist with C.N.A. certification
Position Summary
The Resident Care Assistant (RCA) works under the direction and supervision of the healthcare team by providing direct and indirect resident care, such as cleaning, moving residents, assists with personal care and feeding, and doing clerical duties. This rewarding, entry-level opportunity offers support to long-term care residents and individuals with disabilities during this crisis and beyond. The RCA serve shoulder-to-shoulder with health care worker heroes and gain training and experience on the job. RCA receive on-the-job experience that can lead to becoming Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) or Home Health Aides (HHAs). Required safety competency training in infection control, universal precautions, and personal care services is provided free of charge to the RCA prior to hiring.
Responsibilities
Safe Environment
- Follows proper infection control procedures 100% of the time, including :
Handwashing
Proper putting on and taking off Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the facilityEnsures safe environment and safe patient experienceEffectively communicates with patientsMaintains patient confidentialityUtilizes appropriate patient identification methods when providing direct careFollows abuse reporting requirementsProvides close monitoring and observation of at-risk patientsDemonstrates safe patient handling and transfersEffectively communicates patient observations to the nurseReports changes in patient health outcomes, as defined by the institution policyCompletes designated care tasks timelyDirect Care
Maintains patient dignity and rights, and demonstrates sensitivity to cultural diversityEnsures clean patient living environmentAssist with safe patient mobility including use of gait belt, wheelchair, mechanical-lift, and other assistive devicesAssist with repositioning / pressure -relief for at-risk patientsEnsures patient cleanliness through help with hygiene and elimination careAssist with patient nutritional needs, including feeding and adherence to specified dietary ordersAssist with patient care procedures under direct supervision of a registered / licensed nurse as defined by the institution policyPerforms clerical tasks, such as answering phones and scheduling patientsOther duties as assignedEducation / Experience :
High school Graduate / GED-HiSet, preferredEnglish proficiencyLived caregiving experience as family / informal caregiver, childcare provider, housekeeping, respite provider, is a plusRequired safety competency training in infection control, universal precautions, and personal care services is provided free of charge to the RCA prior to hiring.Additional training as a direct care worker (Personal Care Attendant, Homemaker, or Personal Care Homemaker) is a plusConditions of Employment :
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.Acceptable CORI, SORI is requiredDrug testing may be requiredCompetent in written and spoken EnglishSchedule :
Number of shifts / week determined by facility and confirmed with employee shifts, as needed
Rotating weekends
Physical Requirements :
Negative TB Test or ScreeningBending, squatting, kneelingLifting and / or carrying 35 lbs.Standing for long periods of timeProlonged wearing of PPE provided by the facility, including masks and face shields