Resident Care Associate

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

Job summary

Join an established industry player dedicated to providing exceptional care to senior residents. As a Resident Care Associate, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents through compassionate support and effective communication. This position involves direct care, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring that each resident's dignity and rights are upheld. You will thrive in a supportive environment that values teamwork and fosters a homelike atmosphere. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and have a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents and report changes in their condition.
• Assist residents with lifts, moves, and transports safely.
• Ensure confidentiality of Protected Health Information.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Teamwork

Understanding of residents' rights

Crisis management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

POSITION TITLE: Resident Care Associate

DEPARTMENT: Nursing

REPORTS TO: Resident Care Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The essential functions of the job for the Resident 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.
• Assist residents with lifts, moves, and transports, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.
• Respond to inquiries relating to requests from residents, visitors, and other personnel promptly and courteously within given time frames and established policy.
• Be knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents and provide support to the residents according to their care plan.
• Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with the residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors promoting a homelike environment.
• Fully understand all aspects of residents’ rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse.
• Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures.
• Arrive to work at the scheduled time.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Ensure that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere.
• Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Report work related injuries and illnesses immediately to your supervisor.
• Complete all assigned training and skills competency as a condition of employment.
• Participate in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.
• Assist with evacuation of residents in an emergency situation.
• Maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information.
• Report non-compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
• Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with all investigations.
• Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.
• Report any retaliation or discrimination to the Human Resource Director and the Compliance Officer.
• Fulfill individual responsibility to report any suspicion of a crime to law enforcement and the state agency.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

Annual Health Requirements:

• Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.