Compassionate Resident Care Assistant (Full-Time Benefits)

Hallkeen-Assisted-Living-Communities; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

HallKeen Assisted Living Communities in Boston seeks a compassionate Resident Care Assistant to support residents with daily living tasks and companionship. You will follow the Resident Care Service Plan, remind about medications (not administer), and help maintain a clean, safe, and respectful environment.

Responsibilities include documenting observations, communicating changes to staff, assisting with dining and housekeeping as needed, and working flexible shifts to ensure coverage and high

Qualifications

• Must have current certification as a nursing assistant or have completed CHHA or homemaker/personal care training.
• HS diploma or GED; 1-3 months related experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Must complete HallKeen Medication Training.
• Able to read and comprehend simple instructions and write simple correspondence; communicate with residents and staff.
• Must be able to perform basic math and work varied schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities of daily living as per Resident’s Service Plan.
• Provide medication reminders per state regulations (not administer).
• Document observations and communicate changes to staff.
• Assist residents with personal care and housekeeping/dining room duties when needed.
• Promote teamwork and maintain a positive, professional environment.

Skills

CNA certification

Reading/comprehension

Communication

Flexibility

Mathematical ability

Education

Nursing assistant certification

Home health aide training

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Department: Resident Care Department

Reports To: Resident Care Director

Status: Non-exempt

Hours: 7 AM–3 PM 3 PM–11 PM 11 PM–7 AM and a Part-Time RCA, 11 PM–7 AM

Job Summary

Performs the resident services tasks as assigned by the Resident Care Director. Our services are a prime focus for our Resident Care department. This position provides service and care to each resident in a timely efficient manner. Maintain high resident and family satisfaction, meet high expectations, and ensure that The HallKeen Assisted Living Community services are implemented in service/customer focused manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to be completed with or without appropriate reasonable accommodation.

• Provides activities of daily living assistance to the residents as directed from each Resident’s Service Plan.
• Provides Medication reminders according to state regulations. (NOT TO ADMINISTER)
• Understands and complies with all Resident Rights.
• Works well with seniors showing understanding and patience.
• Prioritizes tasks to ensure optimum services to residents as requests and needs change.
• Informs supervisor of changes in the resident’s condition and needs. Documents these observations thoroughly and communicates any changes to other staff.
• Provides personal services for residents in a professional and efficient manner.
• Assists relatives, visitors, and guests as needed.
• Maintains a positive and professional environment and projects a calm and competent image.
• Adheres to all OSHA regulations and safety procedures when bending, lifting, and using equipment.
• Maintains assisted living area to be clean and odor free.
• Respond to resident needs and requests.
• Promote a positive work environment that emphasizes teamwork.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Immediately reports any personal accident or work-related injury.
• Ensures efficient use of company supplies, materials, tools, and resources.
• Shows attention to detail and has an acute sense of responsibility.
• Shows an ability to relate to and perform job functions for the elderly in a positive and efficient manner.
• Shows a consistent ability to coordinate multiple tasks. Has a positive attitude and works well under pressure.
• Maintain high level of confidentiality regarding residents, staff, and community.
• Work assigned hours on a daily/weekly basis. Regular, punctual attendance.
• Be available for on-call emergency situations.
• Takes steps to minimize energy usage on a consistent basis.
• Special projects/assignments as delegated by Resident Care Director.
• The Resident Care Assistant responsibilities can also include housekeeping and dining room duties.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to help other staff whenever necessary.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have current certification as a nursing assistant or have successfully completed the certified home health aide or homemaker/personal care homemaker training program.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must successfully complete HallKeen Assisted Living Communities, LLC’s Medication Training.
• Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Able to write simple correspondence. Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Able to work various schedules and shifts as needed.

Required Behavior

• Appearance is neat, clean, and according to dress code.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; does what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; deals with service failures and prioritizes customer needs.
• Able to clearly present information through the spoken word; reads and interprets complex information; talks with residents, family members and customers; listens well.
• Able to communicate with others in a warm and helpful manner while simultaneously building credibility and rapport.
• Able to work cooperatively with a group of people to achieve goals and objectives.
• Able to be tactful; maintain confidences, foster an ethical work environment; give proper credit to others; handle all situations honestly.
• Able to keep an open mind and change opinions on the basis of new information; performs a variety tasks and change focus quickly as demands change; manage transitions effectively from task to task; adapt to varying customer needs.

Physical Demands

• Physically able to move at least 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Physically able to bend, reach, and work in small areas.
• Physically able to push and pull equipment and furnishings.
• Physically able to stand for long periods of time.

Benefits:

Full time position offers a competitive benefit program to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Home and Auto Discount program, Vendor Discount Program, 401(k) with matching contribution, Accrued Vacation, Sick, and Personal time and Paid Holiday Benefit. Employee referral bonus, and resident referral bonus.