Resident Care Assistant-PRN

Hillsboro Health; Hillsboro (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is seeking a dedicated Resident Care Assistant to ensure each resident's physical and emotional needs are met. This role involves providing personal care and assistance in daily activities while maintaining a respectful and safe environment. Candidates should be patient and possess strong communication skills, with a preference for those having CNA experience. Full support and training will be provided to help you thrive in this caring role.

Benefits

Paid time off

401(k) Plan

Community Benefit Hours

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days.
• CNA experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Maintaining a safe and clean environment.
• Effective communication regarding resident care.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

A Resident Care Assistant is a part of the overall commitment by the staff to provide a high-quality resident-focused plan of care, including the care for the physical, social, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of each resident. He/she should be patient, personable and professional in responding to resident needs with a gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating all with dignity and respect. This position is responsible for assisting with Activities of Daily Living and in maintaining a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director. Scheduled workdays and times vary and will include weekends and holidays.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of the hospital.
• Provide daily living assistance to our residents which includes but is not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, feeding, medication supervision.
• Communicate effectively with residents and family members regarding their specific plan of care.
• Notifies the Executive Director or designee of changes in resident’s condition in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of assigned areas, including resident apartments and common areas.
• Assist with dining room preparation, serving and feeding.
• Transport residents as needed through the facility.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patients, hospital, or physician related information
• Maintain orderly condition of assigned work area.
• Knowledgeable of general hospital policies and procedures
• May perform other duties as assigned.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Able to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Able to work various schedules and shifts as needed.
• Weekends required.
• Display thoroughness and accuracy of work
• Works in a safe manner, including reporting unsafe equipment or environment.
• Well organized, accepts assignments willingly and accomplishes them quickly.
• Anticipates problems and suggests solutions.
• Communicate and interact with residents, family members/visitors, and staff.
• Ability to work well with a diverse work team.
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Recognize and respect the individual emotional, social, and cultural needs of residents, including their religious beliefs.
• Always preserves the dignity and respect of residents.
• Displays knowledge of sterile and non-sterile supplies, equipment, and procedures
• Demonstrates knowledge of and practices Universal Precautions
• Possession of a genuine interest and concern for geriatric population

(The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by Hillsboro Health.)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

Requirements

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Graduation from high school or GED preferred.
• Must have the ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• CNA experience is helpful.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• CPR certification or willing to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• In compliance with Criminal Background Check requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged or considerable standing and walking
• Required to climb, balance, stoop, and kneel.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, any workload exceeding 50 pounds will require assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works in well lit, climate-controlled setting
• May be exposed to communicable diseases, unpleasant sights, odors, and materials.
• The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

CORPORATE COMPLIANCE

Receives training and/or attends necessary meetings to meet the criteria as outlined in Hillsboro Health’s Corporate Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct. Understands the responsibilities related to compliance and knows to contact the Corporate Compliance Officer should there be any instance of question or concern regarding fraud and/or abuse.

PRN BENEFITS

Paid time off, 401(k) Plan, and Community Benefit Hours