Compassionate Resident Care Aide (Per Diem)

Masonicare; Connecticut; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Masonicare at Mystic, Mystic, CT is seeking a Per Diem Resident Care Assistant to support residents under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. You will help with daily living activities, personal care, and activities that promote independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs and IADLs, providing medication cueing, and ensuring safety during rounds, meals, and activities.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak English.
• Ability to interact with all types of individuals.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet individual resident care needs.
• Ability to read resident care plans, document resident condition and enter data onto logs or computer databases.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, ambulating, toileting, meals, hygiene, transfers).
• Assist with instrumental activities of daily living (phone calls, light housekeeping, laundry, escorting, mail delivery).
• Assist residents with self-administration of medications via cueing only.
• Observe and report changes in residents' physical or cognitive/emotional status to licensed staff.
• Assist with dining tasks (setup, service, cleanup).
• Support the resident-centered activity program and emergency preparedness.

Job description

Masonicare at Mystic, Mystic, CT is seeking a Per Diem Resident Care Assistant to support residents under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. You will help with daily living activities, personal care, and activities that promote independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs and IADLs, providing medication cueing, and ensuring safety during rounds, meals, and activities.