Resident Care Assistant - Nights

Buckner International; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Retirement Community in San Angelo, TX is seeking a Resident Care Assistant for full-time night shifts onsite. You will provide routine personal care and help with daily living activities to support residents in their home.

The role requires at least a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of one year of related experience. Driving the facility vehicle may be needed with a valid license and insurance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum one-year related experience is required.
• Must be able to drive assigned vehicle with valid license and insurance; must be 21+ to drive on behalf of BMM/Buckner.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance in the home setting to assist with daily living activities.
• Assist with oral/dental care, bathing, grooming, toileting, and/or showering while preserving privacy and safety.
• Assist client with range-of-motion exercises and ambulate as directed.
• Assist in meal preparation and encourage independence; observe appetite and dietary planning.
• Respect clients’ rights by knocking before entering rooms and addressing clients by name and title.
• Encourage independence and decision-making when appropriate.
• Respect facility property and report grievances.
• Comply with universal precautions policy at all times.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties for clients.
• Assist client to and from scheduled activities of choice.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Baptist Retirement Community

Location: San Angelo, TX - Onsite

Address: 902-903 N Main St, San Angelo, TX 76903

Job Schedule: Full-Time - Nights

We are seeking a Resident Care Assistant to join our community committed to delivering outstanding care to our residents in their home. As a Resident Care Assistant, you will play an important role in all phases of providing routine personal care services and assist with the activities of daily living, that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!

What you'll do:

• Provide personal assistance in the home setting to assist with the activities of daily living.
• Provide or assist with oral/dental care, bathing, grooming, toileting, and/or showering while ensuring the privacy and safety of the client and encouraging the client’s independence.
• Assist the client with simple range of motion or other exercises as directed. Ambulate client as directed in accordance with the client’s endurance level.
• Assist in meal preparation and encourage resident to maintain level of independence. Observe appetite and offer suggestions for dietary planning.
• Respect clients’ rights by knocking on doors before entering rooms, addressing clients by name and appropriate titles. Treat all clients fair with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Allow/encourage clients to make their own decisions when appropriate to promote independence.
• Respect the property of the facility, employees, clients and guests.
• Report grievances and complaints made by the clients immediately.
• Comply with universal precautions policy at all times.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties for clients.
• Assist client to and from scheduled activities of choice. Encourage clients to participate in activities.

What you'll bring:

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum one-year related experience
• Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under BMM/Buckner's insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of BMM/Buckner.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.