Resident Care Assistant RCA

Buckner International; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckner Retirement Services Community in San Angelo, TX is hiring a Resident Care Assistant to provide in-home-like care to residents in our community. You will support activities of daily living and maintain high standards of care and hospitality.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience. This is an onsite position requiring a valid driver’s license and driving ability. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Possess a High School diploma or GED.
• Experience in direct care or home care is not required but preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance in the home setting to help with activities of daily living.
• Assist with oral/dental care, bathing, grooming, toileting, and/or showering while ensuring privacy and safety.
• Assist with simple range-of-motion exercises and ambulation as directed.
• Assist in meal preparation and encourage independence in dietary planning.
• Respect clients' rights, knock before entering, address clients appropriately, and treat them with dignity.
• Encourage client independence and decision-making when appropriate.
• Respect facility property; report grievances promptly.
• Follow universal precautions and maintain safety at all times.
• Perform routine housekeeping for clients.
• Assist clients to and from activities and encourage participation.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

San Angelo: Baptist Retirement, 902 N. Main Street, San Angelo, Texas, United States of America

Job Description

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Baptist Memorials Ministry / Baptist Retirement Community
Location: San Angelo, TX - Onsite
Address: 902-903 N Main St, San Angelo, TX 76903
Shift: As Needed
Job Schedule: Occasional

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 fairly 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.

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.

San Angelo: Baptist Retirement, 902 N. Main Street, San Angelo, Texas, United States of America