CNA: Resident Care Advocate for Memory & Assisted Living

The Retreat at Dalton; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Retreat at Dalton is seeking a Resident Care Associate (CNA) to join our team in Dalton, GA. You will provide hands-on care and emotional support to residents in our assisted living and memory care neighborhoods, following each resident’s Personalized Service Plan.

Responsibilities include participating in PSP updates, maintaining hydration and meals, ensuring resident safety, assisting with activities, and promptly responding to call bells. Weekend/evening availability is required.

Qualifications

• High School education preferred or required by state.
• Previous experience working with elders or disabled individuals preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age to perform the personal care aspects of RCA position.
• Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing preferred.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Participates in development of Personalized Service Plans and updates; attends service plan review meetings with families as requested.
• Follows hydration schedule and ensures residents are maintained during shifts.
• Completes resident meal attendance sheets; provides room service or accounts for residents who did not dine in dining room.
• Knows and complies with resident rights.
• Initiates, assigns, and assists with activities as appropriate.
• Checks assigned residents daily for cleanliness, clothing, continence issues, and changes in condition.
• Uses proper sanitary procedures and universal precautions.
• Checks on resident rooms daily for cleanliness and neatness; ensures high risk rooms are double checked.
• Assists with laundry rooms and common areas; checks for cleanliness and hazardous chemicals; coordinates with housekeeping.
• Completes all ADLs for residents according to PSP.
• Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly and takes appropriate action.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

Job description

The Retreat at Dalton is seeking a Resident Care Associate (CNA) to join our team in Dalton, GA. You will provide hands-on care and emotional support to residents in our assisted living and memory care neighborhoods, following each resident’s Personalized Service Plan.

Responsibilities include participating in PSP updates, maintaining hydration and meals, ensuring resident safety, assisting with activities, and promptly responding to call bells. Weekend/evening availability is required.