What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Care Aide position at Willow Ridge Senior Living?
Resident Care Aide - Days 7AM - 3PM shift
Responsibilities:
- Assisting clients with personal care activities including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, dressing, toileting, and grooming
- Assisting the resident with exercises, ambulation, transfer activities and supervision of the self-administration of medication
- Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor.
- Assist as needed with bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.
- Contribute to the resident’s plan of care.
- Care for resident’s needs set out by supervisor.
- Provide emotional and social support to residents.
- Promote and protect resident rights, assist residents to make informed decisions, treat residents with dignity and respect, protect resident’s personal belongings, report suspected abuse or neglect, and support independent expression, choice, and decision-making consistent with applicable law and regulation.
- Inform supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.
- Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents.
- Respect residents’ confidentiality.
- Familiar with emergency equipment and procedures.
- Understand duties during a fire drill and is familiar with evacuation plans.
- Attending all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
- Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
- Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Knowledge of electronic health record systems
- Ability to accurately administer medications and follow prescribed dosages and schedules
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18