Resident Care Associate

SSP Carthage, LLC; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Senior Living in Carthage, MO, seeks a Resident Care Associate to provide direct care to residents and ensure continuity of care through clear communication with the Resident Care Director. The role emphasizes compassionate support and adherence to the Resident Bill of Rights.

You will assist residents with daily living activities, lifts, moves, and transports using proper body mechanics, and respond promptly to requests from residents and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to work well with peers in a congenial environment.
• Commitment to residents' rights and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents and support continuity of care.
• Assist residents with lifts, moves, and transports using proper body mechanics.
• Respond promptly to inquiries from residents, visitors, and staff.
• Be knowledgeable of each resident's care plan and contribute observations for care planning.

Skills

English literacy (read/write/speak)

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The essential functions of the job for the Re sident Care Associate requires , and may be amended from time to time at the sole discretion of Viva Senior Living to include, but are not limited to the following:

Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state, and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.

Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED

Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.

In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather,

evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.).

Must adhere to Viva Senior Living’s attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and loves ones.

Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

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.

Assisting residents with lifts, moves, and transports, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.

Responds to inquiries relating to requests from residents, visitors, and other personnel promptly and courteously within given time frames and established policy.

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.