Job Title: Resident Care Assistant

Location: Windrose at Weymouth - Weymouth, MA 02190

Hours: Part Time and Per Diem

Job Summary:

The Perfect Candidate will have a valid Massachusetts Certified Nursing License

Certified Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aid

The RCA performs the resident services tasks as assigned by the resident care nurses. Our services are a

prime focus for our residents and resident care department. This position provides service and care to

each resident in a timely efficient manner. We strive to maintain high resident and family satisfaction,

meet high expectations, and ensure that the Hallkeen Community services are implemented in

service/customer focused manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to be completed with or

without appropriate reasonable accommodation.

Provides activities of daily living assistance to the residents as directed from each Resident’s
Service Plan.

Understands and complies with all Resident Rights.

Works well with seniors who have dementia and or Alzheimer’s disease showing understanding
and patience.

Prioritizes tasks to ensure optimum services to residents as requests and needs change.

Informs supervisor of changes in the resident’s condition and needs. Documents these
observations thoroughly and communicates any changes to other staff.

Provides personal services for residents in a professional and efficient manner.

Assists relatives, visitors, and guests as needed.

Maintains a positive and professional environment and projects a calm and competent image.

Adheres to all OSHA regulations and safety procedures when bending, lifting, and using
equipment.

Maintains assisted living area to be clean and odor free.

Respond to resident needs and requests.

Promote a positive work environment that emphasizes teamwork.

Ability to be flexible.

Immediately reports any personal accident or work-related injury.

Ensures efficient use of company supplies, materials, tools, and resources.

Shows attention to detail and has an acute sense of responsibility.

Shows an ability to relate to and perform job functions for the elderly in a positive and efficient
manner.

Shows a consistent ability to coordinate multiple tasks. Has a positive attitude and works well
under pressure.

Maintain high level of confidentiality regarding residents, staff, and community.

Work assigned hours on a daily/weekly basis. Regular, punctual attendance.

Be available for on-call emergency situations.

Takes steps to minimize energy usage on a consistent basis.

Special projects/assignments as delegated by Resident Care Director.

The Resident Care Assistant responsibilities can also include housekeeping and dining room
duties.

May perform other duties as assigned.

Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to help other staff whenever necessary.

All resident care staff are expected to follow our “See Something Say Something” house rule.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have valid, current certification as a nursing assistant. CNA License or have successfully
completed the certified home health aide training program. Has Dementia and Alzheimer’s

experience preferred.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related
experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Able to
write simple correspondence. Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small

group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral
instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized

situations.

Able to work various schedules and shifts as needed.

Required Behavior:

Appearance is neat, clean, and according to dress code.

Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; does what is necessary to ensure customer
satisfaction; deals with service failures and prioritizes customer needs.

Able to clearly present information through the spoken word; reads and interprets complex
information; talks with residents, family members and customers; keeping HIPPA standards in

mind, listens well.

Able to communicate with others in a warm and helpful manner while simultaneously building
credibility and rapport.

Able to work cooperatively with a group of people to achieve goals and objectives.

Able to be tactful; maintain confidences, foster an ethical work environment; give proper credit to
others; handle all situations honestly.

Able to keep an open mind and change opinions on the basis of new information; performs a
variety tasks and change focus quickly as demands change; manage transitions effectively from

task to task; adapt to varying customer needs.

Physical Demands:

Physically able to move at least 50 lbs. without assistance.

Physically able to bend, reach, and work in small areas.

Physically able to push and pull equipment and furnishings.

Physically able to stand and to work on hands and knees for long periods of time.

Benefits:

Full time position offers a competitive benefit program to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health FSA,

Dependent Care FSA, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Home and Auto

Discount program, Vendor Discount Program, 401(k) with matching contribution, Accrued Vacation,

Sick, and Personal time and Paid Holiday Benefit. Employee referral bonus, and resident referral bonus.

If you are interested in applying or know someone to refer for the position please call community or

e-mail resume to windroseweymouthjobs@HallKeen.com