Resident Care Assistant

MI_TSLC Trinity Continuing Care Services; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Mentoring

Phone carrier discount

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Trinity Health Corp. in Clinton, IA is seeking a Full-time care assistant to support residents with daily living activities and mobility.

The role involves 12-hour day shifts (7am-7pm) and adherence to established policies while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. The position emphasizes teamwork, safety protocols, and professional communication to ensure high-quality elder care within a not-for-profit health system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one-year experience within a healthcare setting preferred.
• Previous experience in long-term care or with the geriatric population preferred.
• Superior customer service skills and professionalism.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to ongoing change and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures and as instructed by supervisors.
• Follow work assignments and schedules to complete tasks.
• Support admission, transfer, and discharge processes for the Resident.
• Assist Elders with daily living functions (dental care, feeding, bathing, dressing, nails, hair, shaving) as per preference.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents.
• Perform restorative procedures and daily Range of Motion exercises; record data; respond to resident calls promptly.
• Follow safety precautions in all duties (body fluids, lifting, PPE).
• Wear/use safety equipment (gait belt, lifts) when lifting or moving residents per care plan.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: This is a FT position. 7am-7pm

General Responsibilities:

• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors.
• Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.
• Supports the admission, transfer, and discharge process for the Resident.
• Assist Elders with daily living functions such as dental care, feeding, bathing, dressing/undressing, nail care, hair care, and shaving according to expressed preference.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed. Provide daily Range of Motion Exercises. Record data as instructed. Answer Resident calls promptly.
• Follow established safety precautions in the performance of all duties (i.e., exposure to body fluids, lifting, transferring, use and disposal of personal protective equipment).
• Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., gait belt, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving residents in accordance with plan of care.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one-year experience within a healthcare setting preferred.
• Previous experience working in long-term care or with the geriatric population preferred.
• Must possess superior customer service skills and professionalism.
• Must possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to ongoing change and work in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.

Enjoy the outstanding benefits that we have to offer:

• Enjoy a family/work life balance with our generous amount of PTO
• Annual Tuition Reimbursement Program (Up to $4,000 Annually; No Wait Period)
• Mentoring at Your Skill Level
• Up to 22% Discount on Qualified Phone Carriers
• Blue Cross Blue Shield, Delta Dental and United Healthcare Vision

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org.

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