Resident Care Technician-Clairemont (FT) $17.25 - $18.50

About Novellus Living LLC

Novellus Living is dedicated to providing affordable and high-quality senior living options. We focus on transparency, ease of process, and superior care, catering to the growing middle market of seniors needing assisted living and memory care. Our award-winning services ensure dignity and hope for seniors and their families, aiming to make the best senior living attainable for all. Join us in redefining the future of senior living communities with a commitment to excellence and affordability.

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About the role

Novellus Clairemont is looking for a full-time Resident Care Technician to provide personal care, companion care, nursing assistance and other assigned tasks to residents. Duties and assignments may be adjusted at the discretion of the Resident Care Coordinator/ Director based on an evaluation of resident needs.

Work Schedule/ Shift

AM Shift: open availability

Compensation

Range $17.25 - $18.50/hour

What you'll do

• Provides companion care as listed on resident’s plan of care.
• Provides or assists in bathing or showering for thorough cleanliness and hygiene of resident.
• Assists residents in dressing when needed and demonstrates concern for individual privacy while providing resident care.
• Assists residents to schedule medical appointments or other vital services as indicated by the resident’s plan of care.
• May be requested to accompany resident to appointments at the direction of the Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Manager, Wellness Nurse, or Director.
• Promotes appropriate levels of independence in resident care and demonstrates awareness of safety for both resident and self in providing care.
• Assists resident with simple range of motion or other exercises as directed by nurse or therapist and ambulates resident according to his/her endurance levels.
• When directed by the plan of care, assists resident to site fitness program or individual planned events.
• Applies medical or adaptive devices as ordered by the appropriate physician, physician extender, or supervising nurse.
• May be requested to assist in collecting specimens as directed by the Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator, or Wellness Nurse.
• Assists with activities, including participating and/or leading activities per Activities Manager and Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator, or Wellness Nurse Instructions.
• May assist in resident meal service, based on community needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Adaptability and strong organization and time management skills.
• Excellent resource management, computer, record keeping, interpersonal, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Patience and compassion when dealing with others, especially those who are sick, injured, elderly, or from different backgrounds.
• Flexibility to work when needed, especially evenings, weekends, or early mornings.
• Willingness to adhere to and enforce all safety policies and procedures.
• High school diploma required.
• Six (6) months experience in providing personal care in a residential or long-term care setting preferred.