Resident Care Associate

Viva Senior Living; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a forward-thinking senior living community where you will provide direct care to residents and support their daily living activities. In this fulfilling role, you'll contribute to the continuity of care by effectively communicating with the Resident Care Director and participating in the care planning process. Your dedication will ensure that residents receive personalized attention and support tailored to their individual needs. If you are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for seniors and enjoy working in a nurturing environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing direct care to residents in a senior living environment.
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to residents according to their care plans.
• Assist with lifts, moves, and transports using proper techniques.

Skills

Direct care

Effective communication

Knowledge of care plans

Assisting with lifts and moves

Job description

Description

1. Provide direct care to residents and contribute to continuity of care and effective communication by reporting care provided and changes in the resident's condition to the Resident Care Director immediately. May participate in routine activities of resident’s care activities, including daily living.
2. Assisting residents with lifts, moves, and transports, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.
3. Responds to inquiries relating to requests from residents, visitors, and other personnel promptly and courteously within given time frames and established policy.
4. Is knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents and provides support to the residents according to their care plan. Contributes to the care planning process by providing the charge nurse or other care planning staff with specific information and observations of the residents’ needs and preferences.