What are the responsibilities and job description for the Daytime Resident Care Associate position at WindRiver?
SUMMARY
The Resident Care Partner is responsible for providing personal assistance and routine daily care and services related to the residents in accordance with the Resident Care Profile, and as may be directed by the Executive Director and Wellness Director in order to enhance the residents’ independence and quality of life. In addition, the Resident Care Partner is responsible for assisting residents with recreational activities to help maintain their optimum level of functioning.
Reports to: Wellness Director
HOURS: 7am-7pm
Location: The Vincent
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential duties and responsibilities described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the basic functions of the position. While every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Assist residents in their Activities of Daily Living (ADL) tasks as needed and directed. This includes bathing, grooming, personal and dental hygiene, transportation to meals and activities, bowel and bladder functions (e.g., take to bathroom, portable commode, change incontinence products, etc.), shaving, dressing, and hair care.
- Respond to resident’s needs promptly while maintaining each resident’s self- respect, personal dignity, personal safety andconfidentiality.
- Assist residents into and out of bed and wheelchair as needed, following safe lifting/transferring techniques.
- Assist residents at mealtime, providing assistance with serving meals and clearing tables after each meal, as directed. Deliver room trays, as directed.
- Encourage residents to participate in daily activities such as bed making, laundry, and setting tables.
- Encourage and assist residents in keeping rooms neat and maintaining a safe environment.
- Assure that residents are dressed and groomed appropriately.
- Communicate any observed or suspected resident change of condition to a supervisor immediately.
- Respond timely to resident pull cords/alerts. Carry walkie-talkie/mobile device on person and respond as required.
- Assist Activities Department staff in carrying out planned activities. Assist residents in preparing foractivity and social programs.
- Assure that resident care sign-off sheets are completed by the end of each shift.
- Assist new residents with arranging personal items and help to familiarize them to new surroundings, by introducing them to other residents.
- Use Standard Precautions and follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
- Perform fire and safety procedures when needed to assure resident/staff safety.
- Display tact and friendliness when dealing with residents, families and visitors.
- Attend scheduled in-service classes and mandatory staff meetings.
- Maintain all required certifications/licenses as required by state law.
- Provide support to community’s marketing efforts through positive/friendly interaction during all property tours and telephone contact with the public, and as directed by a supervisor.
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents and guests, following established safety standards.
- Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.
- Support a positive and professional image through actions and dress. Must follow the dress code.
- Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned by the Wellness Director.
- Perform care using proper infection control techniques
- May float to Memory Care Center as business needs arise.
- Provide services consistent with care plans/service plans
- Report unusual occurrences and incidents per policy
- Anticipate needs of residents and report variances in care appropriately
- Perform work as scheduled, understanding work schedules may change due to business needs
- Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned by the Wellness Director, Memory Care Director (if in Memory Care), or ExecutiveDirector.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Must be 18 years of age or older. High school diploma or equivalent. May require additional certification such as Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide
as required by state or board regulations.
Experience: One-year experience in a health care environment or equivalent preferred.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to do simple mathematical calculations.
Reasoning Skills: Ability to work patiently with cognitively impaired individuals.
Oral/Written Communication Skills: Ability to read, write, and speak English Ability to follow oral and written directions.
Equipment Used: Standard household equipment (dishwasher, iron, vacuum cleaner, washer, dryer). Physical Effort: Must be mobile. Ability to assist cognitively impaired people with activities of daily living. Must be physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks.
Personal Characteristics: Possesses good character and displays high degree of personal integrity. Ability to work with others in providing care. Ability to show sincere compassion towards cognitively impaired older adults. Demonstrates genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of older people and their families.
Working Conditions: Air-conditioned, well-lighted health care environment. In Memory Care Center, ability to work in secured area with heavy interaction with a cognitively impaired population.