Resident Care Aide / Med Tech *MORNING SHIFT, PART TIME*

SUNSHINE DUNEDIN; United States; Remote; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNSHINE DUNEDIN is seeking a dedicated Resident Care Aide to work closely with the Resident Care Supervisor and Assistant Administrator to achieve resident care goals through personal care, assistance, support, and supervision.

You will help residents with daily living activities, maintain hygiene, assist with meals, and report any concerns promptly while adhering to ALF regulations with AHCA training.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience: ability to read, write, speak clearly, and follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be willing and able to make decisions when responsible for the facility.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: training under ALF regulations with AHCA.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities including dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, escorting, and reminders of appointments.
• Assist with meals, serving meals and bussing tables.
• Maintain hygiene and infection control through proper hand washing and cleanliness of care areas.
• Monitor residents' personal needs and report concerns to the Resident Care Supervisor or Assistant Administrator.
• Complete Resident Observation Reports accurately and timely.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

SUMMARY: Performs assigned duties that protect the safety and dignity of residents. A Resident Care

Aide will work together with the Resident Care Supervisor and Assistant Administrator to ensure that

resident care goals are being met, including providing personal care services, assistance, support, and

supervision to all residents.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform position

specific job duties at an acceptable level. Job responsibilities are completed by following established

guidelines and protocols within the appropriate time frame. An individual will also demonstrate good

skills in all forms of communication. The requirements listed below are representative of the

knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: The ability to read, write, speak clearly, and follow written and

oral instructions. Must be willing and able to make decisions when responsible for the facility.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must successfully

complete and be current in all training requirements for training under ALF regulations with

AHCA.

Other skills and Abilities: Must be aware of and understand the needs of the elderly. Must be

able to recognize unusual behavior or physical condition of residents and report those

observances to the Resident Care Supervisor or Assistant Administrator. Must be thoroughly

familiar with all policies and procedures of the facility.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job position requires moderate physical demands. Duties may include

frequent walking, stooping/kneeling/bending, lifting/carrying, and pushing/pulling during work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Including the following but may include other

duties assigned by the supervisor.

• At the beginning of shift, reads all entries in Alis from the prior shift. Report any resident problems or illness requiring attention to the Resident Care Supervisor or the Wellness Coordinator.
• Ensures safety of residents through appropriate behavioral interventions.
• Assists residents with daily living activities as required, including dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, escorting, and reminding them of appointments.
• Encourages residents to participate in activities.
• Assist with personal laundry for residents as needed.
• Strip and remake bed weekly if not soiled, but if soiled strip and remake as needed; wash and fold towels and return to residents.
• Assists with activities as assigned by the Activities Coordinator.
• Assist in bringing residents to meals. Always check on residents who have not come to eat.
• Maintain good hygiene and practice proper hand washing technique for infection control.
• Assists with meals including serving meals and bussing tables.
• Assisting with general room cleaning as needed.
• Assists new residents upon admission and orients them to facility, staff, other residents, and routines.
• Monitors residents’ personal needs and informs Resident Care Supervisor or Assistant Administrator.
• Reports any resident behavioral/physical concerns immediately to the Resident Care Supervisor.
• Is constantly aware of cleanliness and appearance of Resident Care areas and assists to clean areas of immediate concern when appropriate.
• Completes Resident Observation Reports in a precise and timely manner, placing a copy of such in the proper tray.
• Assists to help complete the Resident weight record as required.
• Answer the phones as needed.
• Assists with proper self-administration of medications technique.

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