What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Care Assistant (2pm-10pm $2 Shift Diff.) - Cornerstone position at METHODIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES?
Affiliated with Methodist Retirement Communities and located in Texarkana, Texas, Cornerstone is a leader in continuing care retirement living offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, and home health.
At MRC, our goal is to maximize the physical, cognitive, emotional, social and spiritual potential of our residents - and give confidence to those who love them. Here, residents receive the specialized care they need in a dignified, comfortable, nurturing environment, leaving them free to focus on getting more out of every day.
If this sounds like a company you would like to partner with and you have a heart and passion for serving seniors, consider joining the MRC Cornerstone team!
MRC Cornerstone is seeking Resident Care Assistants to work in our Memory Support Unit from 2:00pm-10:00pm
Resident Care Assistants administer the care of residents under the supervision of licensed staff and assists professional nursing staff by performing routine tasks in the care of residents, helping them adapt to changes that may occur due to illness and normal processes of aging. Uses one-on-one and group relationships to facilitate participation in activities, support interest, develop and sustain capacities and adaptive skills of residents. Leads and coordinates various types of activities and programs for the residents. Assists in the development and implementation of care plans.
We Offer:
- BCBS- 3 different plans to choose from!
- Well onTarget wellness programs, tools and resources to manage your health including the Blue365 discount programs on health-related products, health/fitness clubs and weight loss programs
- HDHP Preventive Drug List - $0 drugs
- WellWorks for You – interactive wellness program in which participant earns points for rewards of $25, $50, $100.
- Livongo – eligible members get help managing chronic conditions likes diabetes and hypertension. Connected devices, strips, lancets, one-on-one coaching and support plus more are all provided for free.
- Galileo – Virtual Primary care
- HSA- Health Savings Account for member enrolled in the BCBS HDHP plan
- FSA – Health Care and Dependent Care
- Company Provided Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Voluntary Life (employee, spouse, child)
- Short-Term Disability
- Legal and Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Farmers Group Select – discount Auto and Home
- Alliant Medicare Solutions – No cost service for employees, family members and friends who need assistance navigating Medicare and in choosing a Medicare plan.
- Payactiv – access to your pay before payday!
- Employee Emergency Fund
- PTO Program – Earn from Day 1
- Extended Illness Benefit (EIB) – paid sick leave benefit for use when out on approved leave for a serious health condition.
- Take Time to Give Time
- Quarterly Bonus Program
- 401k Plan -all employees are eligible to participate. Eligible participants receive match of 100% on first 3% and 50% on next 2%
Education/Certification/Licensure
- High school graduate or equivalent is desired.
- Training and Experience: Two years of resident care experience, preferably as a hospital or long-term care nursing assistant.
- Knowledge/ability to learn computer skills
- Must have a working knowledge of basic patient care procedures.
Worker Traits
- Models a service attitude toward others, takes ownership in solving problems and takes the initiative to make things better, is friendly and courteous to residents, families and coworkers.
- Models MRC’s ICARE Values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
- Ability to relate to people in a manner so as to win confidence, support and understanding in the purposes, programs and goals of the department and the organization.
- Communicates professionally, respectfully and tactfully in all situations.