Memory Care Resident Care Associate

Phoenix Senior Living; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Retreat at Covington, part of Phoenix Senior Living, seeks a Resident Care Associate to provide compassionate hands-on care to residents in our assisted living and memory care neighborhoods. You will follow each resident's Personal Service Plan, support daily activities, monitor wellbeing, and maintain a safe, home-like environment while following all policies and state regulations.

Shift flexibility includes weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• High School education preferred or state requirement.
• Previous experience working with elders or disabled individuals, preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age to perform personal care aspects of RCA position.
• CNA certification preferred but not required.
• CPR & First Aid certification.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Participates in development of Personalized Service Plans and updates; attends service plan reviews with families as requested.
• Follows hydration schedule established for residents and ensures it is maintained during shift.
• Completes resident meal attendance sheets and coordinates room service for those not dining in dining room.
• Knows and complies with all 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; contacts housekeeping or cleans as needed.
• Completes all ADLs for assigned residents per PSP.
• Responds promptly to security system and resident call bells; resets bells as needed.

Skills

Resident care

Elder care experience

CPR

First Aid

Flexible hours

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA certification preferred

CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

The Retreat at Covington, part of Phoenix Senior Living, seeks a Resident Care Associate to provide compassionate hands-on care to residents in our assisted living and memory care neighborhoods. You will follow each resident's Personal Service Plan, support daily activities, monitor wellbeing, and maintain a safe, home-like environment while following all policies and state regulations.

Shift flexibility includes weekends and evenings.