Resident Care Assistant - RCA

Buckner International; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckner Retirement Services Westminster Place in Longview, TX is seeking a Resident Care Assistant (RCA) to provide physical and emotional support to residents on a full-time, onsite basis. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, hygiene, meals, and mobility under the supervision of nursing staff.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, a Texas CNA license (preferred), and at least one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Current Texas CNA License preferred.
• Minimum one year related experience.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and up to 25 lbs frequently.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene for Residents and assist with baths, backrubs, shampoos, and showers.
• Assist with meals, feeding, ambulation, turns, and positioning.
• Administer douches, dressings, preps, ice packs, heat treatments as needed.
• Record I&O, monitor vital signs and collect specimens.
• Ensure comfort and safety, transport Residents and equipment.
• Respond promptly to Residents' call lights and requests.
• Report observations to the nurse for professional assessment.

Skills

CNA license

Empathy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Westminster Place
Location: Longview, TX - Onsite
Address: 2201 Horseshoe Lane Longview, TX 75605
Shift: 8 Hours – 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-Time

We are seeking a Resident Care Assistant (RCA) to join our community committed to delivering outstanding patient care to our residents. As a Resident Care Assistant, you will play an important role in providing physical and emotional support and assistance 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:

• Provides for Residents' personal hygiene including, but not limited to, cleaning bedpans and urinals, administering baths, backrubs, shampoos and shaves, and assisting with showers.
• Provides for activities of daily living including assistance with meals and feeding Residents; ambulates, turns and positions Residents; provides fresh water and nourishment between meals in a timely and accurate manner.
• Appropriately administers douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths.
• Accurately performs I&O; checks vital signs and weight; performs sugar and acetone urine testing, specimen collection and post-mortem care.
• Provides for comfort needs of Residents in a timely and accurate manner.
• Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of ministry.
• Utilizes resources and materials in an efficient and safe manner.
• Maintains a safe and attractive environment for Residents and co-workers; transports Residents and equipment as appropriate.
• Promptly answers Residents’ call lights and requests.
• Reports observations of Residents to the nurse caring for the Residents to ensure professional assessment immediately.

What you'll bring:

• High School diploma or GED
• Current Texas CNA License Preferred
• Minimum one-year related experience
• Requires knowledge of and ability to learn how to care for residents basic needs
• Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds continuously to move equipment and other objects.
• Requires ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, stand and walk over 75% of shift.

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.

About Buckner Retirement Services:

Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care. Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors. If you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.