Resident Care Associate

Phoenix Senior Living; New Jersey; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Neighborhood of Somerset, part of Phoenix Senior Living, is seeking a Resident Care Associate (CNA) to provide compassionate daily care to a consistent group of residents in our assisted living and memory care neighborhoods. You will follow Personalized Service Plans, assist with activities, and monitor residents’ well-being.

This role requires High School education (preferred), experience with elders, being at least 18, and weekend/evening availability.

Qualifications

• High School education preferred, may be required by the state.
• Previous experience working with elders or disabled individuals preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age to perform the personal care aspects of RCA position.
• Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development and updates of Personalized Service Plans; attends plan review meetings with families as requested.
• Follows the hydration schedule established for residents and maintains it during the shift.
• Completes resident meal attendance and provides room service or dining assistance as needed.
• Knows and complies with all resident rights and safety procedures; responds to security systems and call bells promptly.
• Initiates and assists with activities and checks on resident rooms daily for cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Resident care

ADLs

Elder care

Dementia care

Education

High School education

Job description

Description

Shift Details Mon-Fri; Every other weekend required

The Neighborhood of Somerset is hiring Resident Care Associates to join their team!Shift Details Mon-Fri; Every other weekend required The Resident Care Associate reports directly to the Family Experience Director, Pearl Director or the Assistant Family Experience Director.PURPOSEResident Care Associate | CNAThe Resident Care Associate is responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services to a consistent group of residents and their families in our assisted living and Memory care neighborhoods. This role includes providing hands on care, physical and emotional support as outlined in each resident’s Personalized Service Plan (PSP) while maintaining a safe, comfortable home like environment. The Resident Care Associate is responsible for demonstrating all elements of wellness, remaining in accordance with federal, state and local standards and regulations and Phoenix policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents.Principle Duties And ResponsibilitiesRESIDENT CAREResident Care Associate | CNA

• Participates in the development of the Personalized Service Plans and updates; attends service plan review meetings with families as requested
• Follows the hydration schedule established for the residents is maintained during the shift
• Completes resident meal attendance sheets have been completed and any resident who has not dined in the dining room has been provided room service and / or accounted for.
• Knows and complies with all resident rights
• Initiates, assigns, and assist with activities, as appropriate
• Check all assigned residents daily for cleanliness, appropriate clothing, any continence issues and change in condition
• Uses proper sanitary procedures and universal precautions
• Checks on assigned resident rooms daily for general cleanliness and neatness and takes appropriate action; ensures high risk rooms are double checked
• Assist with conducting laundry rooms, common areas - including bathrooms - checks for cleanliness and any exposed hazardous chemicals; and takes appropriate action (i.e. contacting housekeeping, personally cleaning the room, securing the chemicals)
• Completes all ADLs for assigned residents according to the resident’s Personalized Service Plan (PSP)
• Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly & immediately; takes appropriate action including resetting call bells

Education/Experience/Licensure- CertificationResident Care Associate | CNA

• High School education preferred and may be required by the state
• Previous experience working with elders or disabled individuals, preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age to perform the personal care aspects of the RCA position
• Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing, preferred
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available to our customers at peak service delivery days and times