Resident Care Assistant - Assisted Living

SpringField Place & J.F. Hawkins; Newberry (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental

Vision

Prescription drug insurance

Tuition assistance

401K

HSA and FSA options

Unlimited Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Springfield Place Assisted Living seeks a compassionate Resident Care Assistant to support residents with daily living activities and promote self-care. Under supervision, you will help with hygiene, meals, and mobility, while maintaining records and ensuring safety.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, up to six months in long-term care, and a valid South Carolina driver’s license. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
• Valid South Carolina Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living under supervision.
• Promote self-care and independence for residents.
• Help with bed making and personal hygiene.
• Monitor residents' nutritional needs and assist with meals.
• Document resident information in files/charts as required.
• Support daily activities and transportation to appointments.

Skills

Reading and writing

Patience

Empathy for elderly

Good communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Resident Care Assistant

Are you looking for a rewarding career and a stable company to call home? Springfield Place Assisted Living not only offers you leading market wages, but a rewarding experience to work with other warm-hearted team members who will support and guide you along your career path. At the end of each day, your professional success and personal fulfilment will be your reward for making a difference in the lives of our residents.

Why Choose Springfield Place?

• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.


• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.


• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.


• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.


• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.


• Pet Insurance: Three options available


• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.


• Retirement Savings with 401K.


• HSA and FSA options


• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Start rewarding and stable career with Springfield Place today!

Summary

Under supervision, assist residents with activities of daily living as well as promotes self-care and independence of the residents.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Licenses/Certification

• Valid South Carolina Driver's License

Experience

• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Job Functions

• Must help with bed making, residents' personal hygiene , and will be responsible for laundering/pressing of residents ' clothing.


• Will assist dietary with taking trays to the table, removing residents' trays when they are finished eating, and monitoring residents ' nutritional requirements.


• Assist with scheduled activities and security for the residents.


• Will be responsible for medication management and administration of medications to the residents as ordered by the attending physicians.


• Ability to maintain proper documentation in the residents ' files/charts.


• Attends in-service education classes as scheduled.


• Will be responsible for the environmental cleaning of the facility.


• Assist with transporting residents for medical appointments and activities.


• Ability to assess residents' mental and physical status daily.


• Knowledge of, and performance of daily responsibilities, according to DHEC regulations 61-84 \"Standards for Licensing Community Residential Care Facilities\" and the policies and procedures of Springfield Place.


• Has knowledge of all Disaster Plans for Springfield Place and displays ability to be responsible for following appropriate actions.


• Will be expected to work according to the facility's posted work schedule and be willing to assist when additional needs are identified.


• Displays a positive attitude, willingness to assist all individuals, as well as respects the facility, residents, visitors, and other staff members.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to read, write, understand, and comply with instructions.


• Good physical and mental health as evident by physical exam and medical history.


• Clean and neat in appearance.


• Ability to be patient, kind, tactful, and understanding of the elderly population.