What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Care Assistant/Scranton position at Allied Services?
Brief Description
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the designee or nurse in charge of the nursing unit, the Resident Care Assistant performs basic and repetitive nursing services, assists in carrying out routine assignments, transporting and preparing residents and equipment and keeping equipment and areas in an orderly hygienic condition as directed.
Assigned duties are implemented in a manner appropriate to the age-specific needs of the individuals served. Resident Care Assistant must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or GED preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
No experience necessary.
SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Must be cleared either State Police and/or FBI Check according to Act 169 regulations.
Must pass post-offer pre-placement physical exam; and initial and subsequent annual TB screenings required.
Must adhere to established company/program policies and procedures and regulations relating to safety and infection control.
CPR Certification preferred.
Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective interaction (including promoting and maintaining positive relationships) with patients, visitors or other personnel.
Must adhere to nursing policies and standards and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Must be willing to rotate to other units as necessary.
ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS:
Occasional exposure to blood and body substances.
Exposure to needle sticks possible.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Majority of work is performed in the resident living area.
Work area may also include transportation van and resident external appointment sites.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the designee or nurse in charge of the nursing unit, the Resident Care Assistant performs basic and repetitive nursing services, assists in carrying out routine assignments, transporting and preparing residents and equipment and keeping equipment and areas in an orderly hygienic condition as directed.
Assigned duties are implemented in a manner appropriate to the age-specific needs of the individuals served. Resident Care Assistant must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or GED preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
No experience necessary.
SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Must be cleared either State Police and/or FBI Check according to Act 169 regulations.
Must pass post-offer pre-placement physical exam; and initial and subsequent annual TB screenings required.
Must adhere to established company/program policies and procedures and regulations relating to safety and infection control.
CPR Certification preferred.
Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective interaction (including promoting and maintaining positive relationships) with patients, visitors or other personnel.
Must adhere to nursing policies and standards and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Must be willing to rotate to other units as necessary.
ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS:
Occasional exposure to blood and body substances.
Exposure to needle sticks possible.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Majority of work is performed in the resident living area.
Work area may also include transportation van and resident external appointment sites.