What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Care Aide position at Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes?
Resident Care Aides (RCA) performs routine services for residents living in an Assistive Living facility including assistance with bathing, grooming, ambulation and management of personal belongings. The RCA must meet all training, licensure and certification requirements (first aid, CPR, Dementia Care, training available from CSKT Tribal Health) and perform additional duties when approved by the Assisted Living Nurse Manager.
The RCA is responsible to assist residents with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, dressing, ambulating, and bathing. The RCA also communicates with family and participates in activities at the Assistive Living facility or other community activities as appropriate. RCAs will address residents' needs with respect and attention to safety. Actively engage with residents through conversation and companionship. Engage with residents in a manner that promotes their independence and maintains their dignity. RCAs will report any unusual incidents or behaviors to their supervisor's promptly.
Minimum Qualifications: Successful applicant must possess a valid driver's license, and a High School diploma or general education (GED) preferred, as well as: Level 1: Less than 4 years' experience of caring for elders. Prefer CPR, first aid and Dementia Care Certification training but not required, must obtain within 6 months of hire, training available by CSKT Tribal Health.
Additional information and application instructions available online at https://cskt.org/category/apply/
The RCA is responsible to assist residents with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, dressing, ambulating, and bathing. The RCA also communicates with family and participates in activities at the Assistive Living facility or other community activities as appropriate. RCAs will address residents' needs with respect and attention to safety. Actively engage with residents through conversation and companionship. Engage with residents in a manner that promotes their independence and maintains their dignity. RCAs will report any unusual incidents or behaviors to their supervisor's promptly.
Minimum Qualifications: Successful applicant must possess a valid driver's license, and a High School diploma or general education (GED) preferred, as well as: Level 1: Less than 4 years' experience of caring for elders. Prefer CPR, first aid and Dementia Care Certification training but not required, must obtain within 6 months of hire, training available by CSKT Tribal Health.
Additional information and application instructions available online at https://cskt.org/category/apply/