What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Care Assistant position at Merriment Assisted Living Residence?
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with daily living activities. This includes delivering meals to patients, turning and ambulating patients and providing plenty of fresh water, as well as extra nourishment between meals.
- Help patients with personal hygiene. Provide patients with bedpans, help with baths, shampoos and showers.
- Check vital signs and record daily information in the patient’s chart.
- Documents objective information related to patient care.
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
- Reports to the Charge or Staff Nurse any observations and pertinent information related to the care of the patient.
- Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures and abide by federal, state and local requirements.
- Assist the nurses and other staff as needed and perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Requirements and Skills:
- High School Diploma or GED
Pay Rate: $12 - $15 per hr. Depending On Experience
Salary : $12 - $15